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:

Proton

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, possessing a positive electrical charge.

Methanesulfonic Acid

A strong organic sulfonic acid with the molecular formula CH3SO3H, used in various chemical synthesis processes.

Propanoic Acid

A saturated C3 carboxylic acid with a pungent odor, occurring naturally in sweat and acts as a preservative in foods.

Acidic

Referring to substances that have a pH less than 7, can donate a proton (H+ ion) to another substance, and turn litmus paper red.