Which percentage estimate is indicative of the adrenal medulla's effect on the sympathetic nervous system?
1. 60–70%
2. 75–100%
3. 25–50%
4. 10–20%
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is an inaccurate estimate of the adrenal medulla's effect on the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2: This is an inaccurate estimate of the adrenal medulla's effect on the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: 25–50% of all sympathetic responses are due to circulating hormones from the adrenal medulla.
Rationale 4: This is an inaccurate estimate of the adrenal medulla's effect on the sympathetic nervous system.
Global Rationale: 25–50% of all sympathetic responses are due to circulating hormones from the adrenal medulla.
You might also like to view...
A community health nurse has scheduled a hypertension clinic in a local shopping mall in which shoppers have the opportunity to have their blood pressure measured and learn about hypertension
This nursing activity would be an example of which type of prevention activity? A) Tertiary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Primary prevention D) Disease prevention
The hospice nurse reviews the care provided to a dying client. Which observations indicate that outcomes have been reached for this client?
Select all that apply. A) The client discusses fears regarding death. B) The client expresses the intention to recover from the illness. C) The client is medicated for pain as needed. D) The client is resting comfortably. E) The family is informed of any changes in the client's condition.
The adjectives "mechanical" and "chemical" describe two
a. actions needed to cook food. b. ways to move substances in the body. c. types of action that result in digestion. d. ways molecules are transported into and out of cells.
The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to:
a. Assess fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs b. Perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels c. Place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage d. Monitor uterine contractions