The Afferent Pathways of the Autonomic Nervous System

question 118

Multiple Choice

The afferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system:

• A) stimulate the fight-or-flight response.
• B) maintain normal resting activity.
• C) carry feedback information to integrating centers in the brain.
• D) do both A and B.

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