A Key Function of the Autonomic Nervous System Includes the Control

question 4

Multiple Choice

A key function of the autonomic nervous system includes the control of

• A) the striatal muscle.
• B) the pituitary gland.
• C) the primary visual cortex.
• D) "vegetative" processes.
• E) emotion and motor planning.

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Definitions:

Sexual Differentiation

The process by which the sexes develop distinct anatomical and physiological differences from a common template during fetal development and puberty.

Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A condition in which individuals with XY chromosomes are unresponsive to androgens, leading to the development of female physical traits but male genetic makeup.

Genetic Composition

The specific arrangement and interaction of genes within an organism, determining its hereditary traits.

Female Fetus

An unborn offspring developing within the womb, characterized by XX chromosomes, leading to the development of female sex characteristics.