Which signs evidence the parasympathetic nervous system response?
a. increased heart and breathing rates
b. a sense of relaxation and well-being
c. increasing fear and anxiety states
d. constriction of peripheral blood flow and hyperacidity
B
Parasympathetic nervous system response results in a sense of relaxation and well-being. Parasympathetic system response activation brings about decreases in heart and respiratory rate, dilation of peripheral blood vessels, lowered blood pressure, and increased flow of endorphins, the body's own chemicals that increase a sense of well-being.
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a. "Tell me what you mean by that." b. "Do you mean that you have many stairs to climb?" c. "Are you frightened about going home?" d. "We can talk about how your family can help."
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a. corrective lenses c. laser photocoagula-tion b. ocular muscle train-ing d. radial keratotomy
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A. at the library. B. online at home. C. using a CD-ROM. D. all of the above