Which portion of the nervous system is mainly responsible for the central control of the blood flow?

a. Higher brain centers
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
c. Somatic (voluntary) nervous system
d. Sympathetic nervous system


ANS: D
Central control of blood flow is achieved primarily by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

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Which of the following would you include when instructing a patient about an upcoming exercise electrocardiography test?

A. Check the order and then advise the patient regarding any medications that should or should not be taken before the procedure. B. Ask the patient to come in right after lunch to complete the test. C. Ensure that the history form and the permission slip, which will be completed by the licensed practitioner, are on the chart. D. Tell the patient to avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least 1 hour before exercise electrocardiography.

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How many of the 10 standard Medigap policies offer prescription drug coverage?

A. 5 B. 3 C. 10 D. 6

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Prior to the 1960s, those portions of the general population who had health insurance obtained it as a fringe benefit of their employment. This excluded two portions of the general population. In response, the federal government amended the Social Security Act in 1965 to provide two government subsidized health care programs. What are these two programs and what population do they cover?

What will be an ideal response?

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