Which of the Following Occurs as a Function of the Sympathetic

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs as a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• A) increased salivation to aid digestion
• B) dilatation of the pupils in the eyes
• C) slowed heartbeat
• D) excited digestive tract

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Definitions:

Median

A statistical measure that represents the middle value in a given set of data when the values are arranged in ascending or descending order.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data.

Extreme Scores

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Sunk-Cost Fallacy

The misconception that ongoing investment in a project should continue based on the cumulative prior investment (sunk costs) regardless of the current and future costs and benefits.