Select the Statement That Best Describes Changes in Motility

question 23

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that best describes changes in motility.

• A)Hypomotility is caused by direct stimulation or irritation of the autonomic nervous system.
• B)Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation results in constipation.
• C)Hypermotility can result from infectious agents.
• D)Antihypertensive drugs cause constipation because of parasympathetic stimulation.

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Definitions:

Ciliary Glands

Modified sweat glands located at the edge of the eyelids, responsible for lubricating the eye surface through tear production.

Gustation

Gustation is the sense of taste, a chemical sense mediated by taste buds on the tongue that allows the detection of different flavors.

Palpebrae

The medical term for the eyelids, which protect and moisten the eyes.

Taste Cortex

An area of the brain responsible for processing taste information.