How do glucocorticoids enable the body to deal appropriately with stress?
A) by increasing blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels and enhancing blood pressure
B) by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
C) by releasing the neurotransmitters that prepare the body for the stress response
D) by decreasing the heart rate, thus decreasing blood pressure
A
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A) tunica intima; tunica externa; tunica media B) tunica intima; tunica media; tunica externa C) tunica media; tunica externa; tunica interna D) tunica externa; tunica interna; tunica media E) tunica externa; tunica media; tunica interna
Which of the following is a barrier to proper nutrition?
A) Decreased saliva B) Tooth loss C) Difficulty swallowing D) All of the above
Which directional term indicates the back of the body?
A) lateral B) proximal C) dorsal D) ventral E) medial
Angina is often felt in the upper left chest and arm because
A) these are the first areas to be injured when a person has a heart attack. B) the pain is "referred" to the corresponding region of the primary sensory cortex. C) muscles in this area work harder during a heart attack and become sore from fatigue. D) the tissues in these regions are damaged or diseased. E) None of the answers are correct.