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jessicacav

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the cranial nerve that supplies most of the organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities and also carries motor fibers to glands that produce digestive juices and other secretions?
 
  a. Somatic motor nerve
  b. Visceral sensory nerve
  c. Abducens nerve
  d. Vagus nerve

Question 2

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
 
  a. Somatic and the autonomic
  b. Cerebellum and the brainstem
  c. Medulla oblongata and the diencephalon
  d. Central and the peripheral


Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The vagus nerve extends from the throat, larynx, and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is responsible for sensations and will accelerate peristalsis when stimulated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The central and the peripheral are the two divisions of the nervous system. The autonomic and the somatic are the division of the peripheral nervous system.


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