Using Two or Three Sentences, Answer the Following Questions as Concisely

question 18

Essay

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What is the purpose of lithotripsy?

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Somatic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Sensory Receptors

Cells or organs specialized to detect external stimuli from the environment and convert them into neural signals for processing by the nervous system.

Serotonin Agonist

A type of drug that mimics the effects of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, by stimulating its receptors in the brain, often used to treat depression and other mood disorders.