Asked by Sarah Livengood on Apr 23, 2024
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Which type of nerve would cause a blood vessel to constrict?
A) Sensory
B) Afferent
C) Autonomic
D) Somatic motor
E) Cranial
Autonomic
Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.
Blood Vessel
Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.
Constrict
To constrict means to narrow or become tighter, often referring to the reduction in diameter of blood vessels or other tubular structures in the body.
- Understand how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems regulate effectors such as blood vessels, heart, and glands.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems regulate effectors such as blood vessels, heart, and glands.
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