The _______ System Is a Branch of the Autonomic Nervous

question 6

Multiple Choice

The _______ system is a branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows the heart rate.

• A)auxiliary nervous
• B)collateral nervous
• C)parasympathetic nervous
• D)sympathetic nervous

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Definitions:

Direct Motor Pathways

Neural paths descending from the brain to the spinal cord responsible for the voluntary movement of muscles.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Primary Receptors

Sensory structures that respond to environmental stimuli by initiating a sensory signal.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors located near the surface of the skin that can detect pain, temperature, and touch.