Sympathetic Nervous System Activation

question 99

Multiple Choice

Sympathetic nervous system activation:

• A) enables the person to sense the world.
• B) mobilizes the body for action.
• C) tends to slow the body down.
• D) keeps the body running smoothly.

Understand the role of family, work, and retirement in structuring adult lives and influencing well-being.

Understand the impact of personality on life choices and relationships.

Recognize the evolving nature of gender roles and parent-child relationships through adulthood.

Identify health and well-being outcomes associated with various adult lifestyles and relationships.

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear, where sound vibrations are transmitted.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear that is responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses that the brain can interpret as sound.

Inner Ear

The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, which are crucial for hearing and balance.

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), defined as one cycle per second.