The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Differ in All of the Following

question 15

Multiple Choice

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems differ in all of the following EXCEPT ________.

• A) their effectors
• B) target organ responses to their neurotransmitters
• C) regulation of activity by higher brain centers
• D) their efferent pathways and ganglia

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Definitions:

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification system for mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by patterns of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process, resulting in a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to delusions and hallucinations.