Sympathetic Innervation of the Digestive System

question 60

Multiple Choice

Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system

• A)promotes digestive activity.
• B)vasoconstricts blood vessels to the GI tract.
• C)stimulates GI gland secretions.
• D)stimulates peristalsis.
• E)relaxes GI sphincters.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

Experiencing stress or concern due to the unpredictability of a situation.

Primary Emotions

Emotions that are present in humans and other animals, and emerge early in life; examples are joy, anger, sadness, fear, and disgust.

Interest

The feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something; also refers to a charge for borrowing money.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness, especially consciousness and a sense of “me”; examples include jealousy, empathy, and embarrassment.