The nervous system is comprised of neurons and support cells   A. True B. False

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Q: Increased sympathetic activity A. dilation of blood vessels in skin and viscera B. Constriction of…

A: The nervous system is made up of central and peripheral nervous system. The master organ brain and…

Q: The PNS is comprised of cranial nerves and A. sensory nerves B. the brain C. spinal nerves

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A: Autonomic nervous system involves two autonomic motor neurons in the efferent pathway. The first…

Q: Seizures arise due to abnormal asynchronous electrical discharges from millions of neurons in the…

A: A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in…

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A: Shingles or herpes zoster is a type of viral disease which is characterized by blisters and painful…

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A: Presbyopia is a condition where an individual is unable to focus properly on nearby and distant…

Q: The vast majority of neurons are located in the a. Outer bulges of the neocortex b. Cerebellum and…

A: Neurons are specialized cells responsible for receiving the sensory inputs from environment and…

Q: The peripheral nervous system that transfers signal to the brain is the:a. sympathetic nervous…

A: KEY WORDS :- Peripheral nervous system - It involves nerves and ganglia present just outside the…

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Q: Predict the symptoms (both sensory and motor) you might experience if you suffered an injury to each…

A: Median nerve: Numbness and weakness in the hand. Unable to flex the wrist and fingers. A tingling…

Q: Activation of the sympathetic nervous system causes: a. increased blood flow into the skin b. a…

A: The component of the peripheral nervous system that serves as a control system and generally…

Q: Maria often sleeps soundly and rarely awakens to any outside noise. However, the cries of Maria’s…

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Q: Which area of the brain is most directly involved in the reflex control of the autonomic system? a.…

A: Brain is the enlarged part of the central neural system present in the cranial cavity of skull. The…

Q: aider do in the following situations: a. a person having an electrical burn b.a person having a…

A: First aid can be defined as the immediate care provided to preserve the life of a person and…

Q: Neurologist consulted an elderly patient with complaints about the difficulty of the neck movements,…

A: The patient mentioned above has been experiencing difficulty in the neck movements, numbness and…

Q: the largest division of the human brain which mediates the brain's most complex function (is..…

A: Central nervous system is the part of of human neural system. It consists of brain and spinal cord…

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A: Meninges around the brain has three layers namely, the dura mater, arachoid mater and pia mater.

Q: VII. Write the name of each cranial nerve next to the Roman numeral representative of that nerve.…

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Q: Which of the following has the fewest side effects?   A. Deep brain stimulation   B.…

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Q: The part of the brain in which the reticular formation can be found is called the  a. metencephalon…

A: The main parts of a central nervous system are brain and spinal cord. Human brain consists of…

Q: Letter and words 1) Which of the following are parts of the central nervous system? I. Nerves II.…

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Q: Martina has what appears to be a seizure. To verify weather Martina has epilepsy, her doctor a fixes…

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A: Adrenergic neurons release norepinephrine and are present in both the autonomic and central nervous…

Q: Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease, in which the patient’s immune system attacks and…

A: Multiple sclerosis is the demyelinating disease, in which the patient’s immune system attacks and…

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Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.