Answered: 1. In the "fight or flight" syndrome,…

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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1. In the "fight or flight" syndrome, the body's physiological responses include:

a. Increased heart rate.

b. Constriction of main blood vessels leading to the heart

c. Increase in digestive system processes.

d. A and B above.

e. All of the above.

2. When the "fight or flight" response becomes chronic, long term chemical changes in the body occur. These changes can lead to:

a. High blood pressure.

b. Increased rate of neurotransmission.

c. Decreased effectiveness of immune system.

d. A and C above.

e. All of the above.

3. One of the main reasons Americans gain one pound per year from age 25 to 48 is:

a. An increasingly sedentary lifestyle.

b. Poor hygiene

c. Genetic make-up.

d. None of the above.

e. A and C above.

4. In studying the effects of meditation, Benson found significant physiological changes, including:

a. One's opposite to the "fight or flight" syndrome.

b. Increased heart rate.

c. Sensory stimulation.

d. Cardiopulmonary alertness.

e. Decreased neurotelephonic response.

5. Aerobic exercise:

a. means exercising "with oxygen'

b. should be done at your maximum heart rate

c. should be done for no more then 10 minutes per session for 3 times a week.

d. occurs when an individual participates in an activity where the heart rate does not increase

e. none of the above

Definition Definition Organ system that helps in the digestion of food by mechanical and biochemical processes. The digestive system breaks down food into simpler components that enable the body to then absorb or transport nutrients. The human digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal and the associate glands. The organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The associated glands include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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