The Autonomic Nervous System Has Two Divisions: __________

question 44

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system has two divisions: __________.

• A)central and peripheral
• B)receptors and effectors
• C)sympathetic and parasympathetic
• D)limbic and endocrine

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them simultaneously, an underlying mechanism for learning and memory.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, leading to a cellular response.

Unrehearsed Short-Term Memories

Unrehearsed short-term memories refer to the information and sensory experiences that are held in the short-term memory for a brief period of time without the effort of maintenance or rehearsal, and are typically forgotten unless consciously retained.