An inherited disorder in which the ANS functions abnormally resulting in symptoms like reduced tear gland secretion, motor incoordination, skin blotching and difficulty swallowing is called
A)autonomic dysreflexia
B)dysautonomia
C)Raynaud phenomenon
D)SLUDD
E)hypotension

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The symptoms described in the question are characteristic of dysautonomia, which is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) resulting in abnormal functioning of organs and glands controlled by the ANS. Autonomic dysreflexia is a different condition characterized by dangerously high blood pressure and other symptoms related to a spinal cord injury. Raynaud phenomenon is a vascular disorder causing discoloration of the fingers and toes in response to cold or stress. SLUDD stands for salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion, and defecation, which are normal functions regulated by the ANS. Hypotension is low blood pressure and is a symptom rather than a disorder.

An Inherited Disorder in Which the ANS Functions Abnormally Resulting