The Nervous System That Arouses and Expends Energy Is the ________

question 205

Multiple Choice

The nervous system that arouses and expends energy is the ________ nervous system.

• A) autonomic
• B) sympathetic
• C) somatic
• D) parasympathetic

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Definitions:

Overweight

Having more body fat than is optimally healthy, often defined as a body mass index (BMI) over the normal range.

American Adults

Individuals over the age of 18 living in the United States, encompassing a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby governing fat storage in the body.

Obese People

Individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, indicating a level of body fat that may have negative effects on health.