Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.
A) lateral horn of the spinal cord
B) hypothalamus
C) lateral geniculate of the thalamus
D) inferior colliculus
B) hypothalamus
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The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood through the tricuspid valve and into the pulmonary arteries
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
As blood flows away from the heart, how does overall blood pressure in vessels change? Why?
A. Blood pressure decreases, because of the effects of friction between the vessel walls and the moving blood. B. Blood pressure increases. Otherwise the blood would not flow up toward the heart. C. Blood pressure increases, because vessel diameter narrows with distance from the heart, which increases the force on the blood. D. Blood pressure decreases, because blood vessels are passive and cannot exert any force on the moving blood.
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A. occurs during periods of exercise. B. restricts the flow of air into the lungs. C. decreases ciliary action. D. increases airflow out of the lungs. E. does not affect airflow.