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Which is an example of when Hector's somatic sensory system is in control?

A
After a long run, his body is sweating.
B
When jogging, he sees an ice patch and decides to change directions to a different route.
C
His eyes dilate because he sees something scary.
D
He eats a large meal and his body takes multiple hours to digest it.
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Which structure(s) are connected to the peripheral nervous system? Select all that apply.a vertebral columna sense organa musclea glanda bone

A
a vertebral column
B
a sense organ
C
a muscle
D
a gland
E
a bone
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Which autonomic system is most likely to be dominant while someone is experiencing stress about an upcoming job interview?

A
the peripheral nervous system
B
the sympathetic nervous system
C
the somatic nervous system
D
the parasympathetic nervous system
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Which statement best describes the central nervous system?

A
It senses stimuli and carries out a reaction.
B
It secretes hormones.
C
It is made up of all nerve cells.
D
It is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Which statements describe the synapse? Select all that apply. It carries neurotransmitters from one neuron to the next cell.It is part of the neuron.It ensures that information travels in one direction only.It carries information through chemical impulses to the cell body.It is the gap between neurons.It ensures that information travels in multiple directions.

A
It carries neurotransmitters from one neuron to the next cell.
B
It is part of the neuron.
C
It ensures that information travels in one direction only.
D
It carries information through chemical impulses to the cell body.
E
It is the gap between neurons.
F
It ensures that information travels in multiple directions.

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