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Na'Vaye Willis-Quarles
on Dec 12, 2024
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The parasympathetic division is a branch of the ________.
A) sympathetic nervous system
B) autonomic nervous system
C) central nervous system
D) peripheral nervous system
Parasympathetic Division
A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.
Autonomic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.
- Enumerate and understand the functions of the nervous system divisions (central, peripheral, autonomic, somatic).
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Learning Objectives
- Enumerate and understand the functions of the nervous system divisions (central, peripheral, autonomic, somatic).
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