The Autonomic Nervous System Allows Us to ____

question 131

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system allows us to ____.

• A) walk and talk
• B) remember important events
• C) reason logically about difficult concepts
• D) breath without having to think about it

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Definitions:

Moro Reflex

A reflex in which infants arch their back, fling out their arms and legs, and draw them back toward the chest in response to a sudden change in position.

Babinski Sign

The Babinski sign is a reflex observed in infants when the sole of the foot is stroked, causing the big toe to move upward; it typically disappears as the child matures.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby while removing waste products.

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus, marked by various physical and hormonal changes.