The Parasympathetic Nervous System Is to the Sympathetic Nervous System

question 152

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic nervous system is to the sympathetic nervous system as ________ is to ________.

• A) pupil dilation;pupil contraction
• B) raising blood pressure;lowering blood pressure
• C) inhibition of digestion;stimulation of digestion
• D) lowering of blood sugar;raising of blood sugar

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence.

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders as conditions with physical causes that can be treated through medical intervention.

Social Circumstances

The environmental, cultural, and economic contexts in which an individual lives and interacts, shaping their experiences and behaviors.

Psychologically Disordered Behavior

Actions or patterns of behavior that are associated with distress or disability and are not culturally expected.