What physiological changes are typical in a tense or anxious person?
What will be an ideal response?
In a tense or anxious person, increased sympathetic stimulation typically causes increased alertness (being "on edge"); a feeling of increased energy; increased heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate; increase in muscle tone; and mobilization of energy reserves.
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The number of pairs ribs articulating with the xiphoid process is
A. 0. B. 1.5. C. 2. D. 2.5.
Ions with a negative charge are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Myofibers in cardiac muscle contain more mitochondria than skeletal muscle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found
A) in the axillae. B) on the chest. C) on the palms of the hands. D) on the upper back. E) surrounding the genitals.