Which of the Following Bodily Reactions Occurs as a Response

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bodily reactions occurs as a response to a stress?

• A) Increased respiration
• B) Increased heart rate
• C) Tightening of stomach muscles
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Identification

The process of determining the specific neurotransmitters involved in transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system.

Excitatory Synapses

Connections between neurons that increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Inhibitory Synapses

Synapses that decrease the likelihood of the firing of the post-synaptic neuron, helping to regulate and control neural activity.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a synaptic terminal that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft in response to a nerve impulse.