Imagine That You Are Talking with One of Your Friends

question 128

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are talking with one of your friends about your biology course. He states that the somatic nervous system is subdivided into sympathetic and parasympathetic components, and is responsible for involuntary responses. Is this statement correct?

• A)No, although the somatic nervous system does have both sympathetic and parasympathetic subdivisions, it is responsible for voluntary responses.
• B)No, although the somatic nervous system controls involuntary responses, it is the autonomic nervous system that is subdivided into parasympathetic and sympathetic components.
• C)No, the somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary responses, and is not subdivided into sympathetic and parasympathetic components.
• D)Yes, this statement is correct. The somatic nervous system has both sympathetic and parasympathetic components and controls involuntary responses.

Grasp the importance of precision and accuracy in laboratory measurements and the use of reagents and controls in tests.

Comprehend the use and importance of sterilization and cleanliness in preventing contamination and ensuring accurate results.

Understand the benefits and limitations of performing laboratory tests in the physician's office laboratory (POL).

Understand the impact of transactions on cash flow.

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