Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve

question 25

Multiple Choice

Stimulation of the vagus nerve

• A)causes the release of norepinephrine and triggers the rest-and-digest response.
• B)causes the release of norepinephrine and triggers the fight-or-flight response.
• C)causes the release of acetylcholine and triggers the rest-and-digest response.
• D)causes the release of acetylcholine and triggers the fight-or-flight response.

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