Question

chapter 14 end of chapter review question 14
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which of the following is characteristic of the parasympathetic division?

○ increased heart rate
○ increased cognitive functioning
○ inhibited digestion and elimination
○ dilated airways
○ none of the above

Explanation:

To determine the characteristic of the parasympathetic division, we analyze each option:

• "Increased heart rate" is a sympathetic division (fight - or - flight) characteristic, not parasympathetic.
• The parasympathetic division is more about rest - and - digest functions, and there's no direct link to "increased cognitive functioning" as a main characteristic.
• "Inhibited digestion and elimination" is the opposite of what the parasympathetic division does (it promotes digestion and elimination).
• "Dilated airways" is a sympathetic division characteristic (to get more oxygen during stress).

Since none of the first four options are characteristic of the parasympathetic division, the correct option is "None of the Above".

Answer:

None of the Above