The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Prepares the Body

question 25

Multiple Choice

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is the __________ division.

• A) central
• B) secondary
• C) sympathetic
• D) parasympathetic

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Definitions:

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Tumor

An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.

Malignant

Referring to a severe and progressively worsening condition, especially concerning tumors that are cancerous and can spread to other body parts.

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