1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
juin [17]
4 years ago
8

Parasympathetic and sympathetic refer to the two branches of the

Biology
1 answer:
skad [1K]4 years ago
3 0
Parasympathetic and Sympathetic refers to two branches of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).

<span>The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) has a general function of controlling bodily functions such as homeostasis and the body's response during rest.
</span>
<span>The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) on the other hand refers to the body's response to perceived danger.
</span>
Each of these result in different bodily responses.  In the case of the PNS these include: a decreased heart rate, bronchial tube constriction, relaxation of muscles and the constriction of th pupils.  When it comes to the SNS, these responses include: increased cardiovascular contraction (leading to an increased heart rate), dilation of the bronchial tubes, contraction of muscles and dilation of the pupils/ 

  
You might be interested in
Match each word or phrase to identify whether or not each word or phrase represents a
Alexxandr [17]

The reason for the change in the hands of the chimpanzee include:

  • Crossbreeding between gorillas and chimpanzees( Represents a reason for the change)
  • Mutations in chimpanzee DNA ( Represents a reason for the change)
  • Differences in the ways chimpanzees use their hands ( Doesn't represents a reason for the change)
  • Sexual reproduction ( Doesn't represents a reason for the change)
  • Differences in enhancer sequences( Represents a reason for the change).

<h3>What is mutation?</h3>

Mutation is defined as the alteration in the genetic makeup of a living organism which may occur due to the following:

  • When there is spontaneous break down of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
  • Change in a single nucleotide of the DNA.
  • when there is additions or deletions of nucleotide in a DNA strand.

A change can be noticed in an animal such as Chimpanzee when the following occurs:

Mutations in chimpanzee DNA: This can alter both that anatomy and the physiological features of the organism involved.

Crossbreeding between gorillas and chimpanzees: When there is cross breeding between a chimpanzee and a gorilla, it will lead to a genetic diversity which can be observed as a change in the hands of the chimpanzee.

Learn more about mutation here:

brainly.com/question/29352366

#SPJ1

4 0
1 year ago
About 950,000 years ago there was a huge change in ocean currents on Earth.
vovikov84 [41]

Answer:

vvgghhuyrirproejsjsif

6 0
3 years ago
True or false a homologous structure serves no funtion
UNO [17]

Answer:

I think its true ..... ...

7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of the following best describes the velocity of an object ?
frosja888 [35]
The answer would be C. because velocity describes the speed of an object in any given direction
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
One similarity between cell receptors and antibodies is that both
dsp73

Answer: they are specific in action

Explanation: The similarity between cell receptors and antibodies is that both are specific in action. They bind to their specific targets.

These targets can be determined by the shape of the receptor or the antibody. shape of a protein has a profound effect on its functions

8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Classify each of the following simple carbohydrates as disaccharides or monosaccharides.
    8·1 answer
  • What part of the cell are xylem and phloem most similar to in function? A) Nucleus B) Lysosome C) Mitochondria D) Endoplasmic re
    7·2 answers
  • How does the structure of the stigma aid in pollination ?
    6·1 answer
  • In plants, whats is hard, protective structure inside which sperm cells form? ovule or ovary or anther or pollen grain
    7·1 answer
  • The ability of muscle to shorten forcibly when adequately stimulated is known as ________
    15·2 answers
  • Explain the difference between haploid and diploid cells
    8·1 answer
  • What is true of intercellular signals that do not go through direct connections between cells, such as gap junctions?
    15·2 answers
  • Select ALL statements that correctly describe events that occur during an action potential. a. Sodium-potassium pumps are activa
    11·1 answer
  • Which describes pumice and obsidian? A. Both pumice and obsidian are coarse-grained intrusive igneous rocks. B. Pumice is a coar
    6·1 answer
  • Which pathogen can contaminate food if a food service worker sneezes on the food?
    5·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!