The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Activated

question 31

Multiple Choice

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

• A)central
• B)somatic
• C)parasympathetic
• D)sympathetic

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Definitions:

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a penetrating odor, NH3, which is a byproduct of nitrogenous waste in organisms and used in various industrial processes.

Urea

Nitrogen-containing waste compound derived from ammonia; water is required to excrete it.

Malpighian Tubes

The excretory system of certain arthropods, like insects and spiders, used for removing wastes and maintaining osmotic balance.

Liver

Abdominal organ that produces plasma proteins and bile, filters the blood, and stores glycogen.