General Functions of the Parasympathetic Division Include

question 68

Multiple Choice

General functions of the parasympathetic division include

• A)pupillary constriction.
• B)secretion by digestive glands.
• C)secretion of hormones that promote nutrient absorption by peripheral cells.
• D)constriction of the respiratory passageways.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Non-Specific

Describes reactions or responses that are not distinct to a particular antigen or stimulus, often referring to parts of the immune system that provide general defense mechanisms.

Denaturation

The process by which a protein loses its native shape and biological activity due to external stressors like heat, acidity, or chemical action, often irreversible.

Primary Structure

The sequence of amino acids in a protein, determining its structure and function.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped curve that describes the spread of a variable where most observations cluster around the central peak and the probabilities for values farther from the mean taper off symmetrically.