The Goals of Science Include Description, Explanation, Control, And

question 23

Multiple Choice

The goals of science include description, explanation, control, and:

• A)expectation.
• B)prescription.
• C)confirmation.
• D)prediction.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerves

The tenth cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which play critical roles in controlling heart, digestive, and respiratory functions.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Autonomic Nervous System

A system that is in charge of the body’s automatic functions, such as the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter released by sympathetic neurons onto organs and glands for fight-or-flight (stressful) situations.