The Sympathetic Nervous System Is to _____ as the Parasympathetic

question 41

Multiple Choice

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

• A) internal environment; external environment
• B) external environment; internal environment
• C) fight-or-flight; rest-and-digest
• D) rest-and-digest; fight-or-flight

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA.

Hepatocytes

The main cell type of the liver, playing a vital role in metabolism, protein synthesis, and detoxification processes.

Peroxisomes

Small organelles found in almost all eukaryotic cells that contain enzymes for breaking down fatty acids and other metabolic tasks.

Detoxify

The process of removing toxic substances or qualities, often referring to the liver's role in cleaning blood or to treatments for drug dependence.