Asked by Tyler's Corner on Jul 05, 2024
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Which of the following is a function of the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system?
A) Helps the body respond to changes in the external environment
B) Helps maintain the body's posture and balance
C) Transmits sensory information for smell, sight, hearing, and taste
D) Transmits signals to the muscles used in facial expressions
E) Helps maintain homeostasis in the internal environment
Autonomic Division
A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, usually divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
Peripheral Nervous
The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, which connects the central nervous system to limbs and organs.
Homeostasis
The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.
- Attain knowledge of the correlation between brain architecture and functionality.
- Comprehend the function of the hypothalamus in controlling body heat, hunger, and the breakdown of fats.
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Madison LyonsJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system primarily regulates involuntary bodily functions to maintain internal balance or homeostasis, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.
Learning Objectives
- Attain knowledge of the correlation between brain architecture and functionality.
- Comprehend the function of the hypothalamus in controlling body heat, hunger, and the breakdown of fats.