As Molly is walking across campus, a car
swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________.
a) somatic nervous system
b) skeletal nervous system
c) parasympathetic nervous system
d) sympathetic nervous system
ANS: d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. those with traditional beliefs about gender roles B. those with more adversarial sexual beliefs C. those that had been raped themselves D. those with greater needs for power and dominance
The testicles are held in place by the __________________
a. ejaculatory duct b. seminal vesicles c. spermatic cord d. vas deferens
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A) like parents, set limits, make demands, communicate values, and foster development. B) like parents, help children learn what types of impulses they can express safely. C) unlike parents, do not reject children who are aggressive. D) unlike parents, can be important influences in matters related to one's career.