The Divisions of the Nervous System That Have Antagonistic, or Opposing

question 22

Multiple Choice

The divisions of the nervous system that have antagonistic, or opposing, actions are the ________.

• A) motor and sensory systems
• B) sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
• C) presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes
• D) forebrain and hindbrain
• E) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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Definitions:

Selye

Hans Selye, an endocrinologist known for his research on stress and for defining the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to perceived challenges or threats, leading to various emotional, cognitive, and biological reactions.

Hippocampus

A key structure in the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is closely associated with learning and emotions.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, involved in metabolic functions.