A Small Lesion in the Brainstem Which Resulted in a Rapid

question 110

Multiple Choice

A small lesion in the brainstem which resulted in a rapid heart rate, intense vasoconstriction, and elevated blood pressure would probably be located in the ________.

• A) medulla oblongata
• B) pons
• C) cerebellum
• D) hypothalamus
• E) cerebrum

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Definitions:

Desensitization

The type of sensory adaptation in which we become less sensitive to constant stimuli. Also called negative adaptation.

Reinforcement Schedules

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Fixed-interval Schedule

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