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  Sympathetic division stimulation causes ________.   (note:  “GI” stands for gastrointestinal and I’m talking about digestive movement thru the GI tract)  

  BONUS #4:    As a cook chops red onions he begins to tear up due to activation of the lacrimal gland.  Which of the following nerves provided the stimulus?    

  Nutrients are delivered and waste products are carried away from the cells of the posterior segment of the eye by blood vessels. However, the cells in the cornea and lens (in the anterior segment) are avascular (=no vasculature or blood vessels).  Which is the best explanation for how these cells are maintained?  

  The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems have ________ effects on heart rate.  

  Cerebral lateralization refers to the….  

  The primary motor cortex, Broca’s area, and the premotor cortex are located in which lobe?  

  Autonomic tone refers to…..  

  The diameter of many blood vessels is controlled exclusively by the ________ nervous system, and decreases in the activity of this system result in ________.  

  Which of the following does NOT describe the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?  

  Blood vessels that supply nutrition to most of the eyes’ structures (excluding the lens and cornea); can be annoying when needing a flash to take those beautiful profile pics for your social media fixation.