When the sympathetic nervous system, a component of the autonomic nervous system, is physiologically aroused, it
A. reduces the heart rate.
B. inhibits sweat secretion.
C. causes vasodilation of blood vessels.
D. prepares the body for action.
Answer: D
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a) retinal stabilization b) ocular microtremors c) ocular drifts d) microsaccades
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a. no harm b. informed consent c. confidentiality d. anonymity
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Fontanel B) Glial fiber C) Myelin D) Dendrite