Laboratory Experiments with Cardiology Patients Have Shown That Brief Periods

question 212

Multiple Choice

Laboratory experiments with cardiology patients have shown that brief periods of mental stress

• A) can trigger acute symptoms of heart disease, such as myocardial ischemia
• B) have little, or no, impact on overall cardiac function
• C) can intensify chromic symptoms of heart disease, such as arteriosclerosis
• D) can trigger emotional responses such as depression and feelings of despair

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Mastication

The action of masticating food to ready it for swallowing and subsequent digestion.

Parasympathetic Nerves

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, conserving energy and lowering metabolism.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, involved in controlling heart rate, gastrointestinal motility, sweating, and various muscle movements in the body.

Transverse Colon

Part of the colon between the right and left colic flexures.