Which Nervous System Conserves Energy by Slowing the Heartbeat and Breathing

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which nervous system conserves energy by slowing the heartbeat and breathing rate and promoting digestion and elimination?

• A) Parasympathetic
• B) Sympathetic
• C) Central
• D) Voluntary
• E) Somatic

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Definitions:

Confluent

Merging or flowing together, often used to describe skin lesions that have joined together.

Annular Lesions

Skin lesions that are circular or ring-shaped, often seen in conditions like ringworm or granuloma annulare.

Grouped

Refers to being arranged or classified into groups, often based on similarities or shared characteristics.

Pitting Edema

A condition characterized by swelling in the body's tissues, which, when pressed, leaves a pit or dent that takes time to fill back in.