Which of the Following Is a Description of the Principle

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a description of the principle of antagonism as it relates to the autonomic nervous system?

• A) If sympathetic impulses tend to inhibit the effector, parasympathetic impulses tend to stimulate it.
• B) If sympathetic impulses inhibit autonomic centers, parasympathetic impulses tend to stimulate them.
• C) If sympathetic impulses tend to stimulate an effector, parasympathetic impulses tend to inhibit it.
• D) If sympathetic impulses initiate nerve conduction, parasympathetic impulses stop nerve conduction.

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Soft, fine hair that covers the fetus during early development, which is usually shed before birth.

Vernix Caseosa

A white creamy substance that covers the skin of the fetus during pregnancy, providing protection.

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A medical procedure involving the insertion of a fetoscope to visually examine a fetus inside the uterus.

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body.