Sheila has a problem with circulation: her hands and feet have a tendency to go numb and cold because they aren't getting enough blood. How might autogenics help Sheila?


Autogenics increases vasodilation. In response to parasympathetic nervous system activation, the blood vessels increase in diameter, allowing the blood to flow back to the extremities, creating a feeling of warmth.

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A. Vestibular connections with the reticular formation do not affect the autonomic nervous system. B. Excessive activity of the circuits linking vestibular nuclei and the reticular formation may result in nausea, vomiting, and changes in consciousness. C. Activity of the circuits linking vestibular nuclei and the reticular formation prevents any nausea, vomiting, and changes in consciousness. D. Vestibular connections with the reticular formation calm the autonomic nervous system.

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The prefix that means excessive is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which lobe coordinates and analyzes information coming from other lobes of the cerebrum?

A) parietal lobe B) frontal lobe C) occipital lobe D) temporal lobe

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What are the two basic blocks to success?

What will be an ideal response?

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