One Possible Explanation for the Longer Life Expectancy of Religiously

question 42

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that:

• A) they respond to stress with lower vagal tone.
• B) they receive more social support.
• C) their sympathetic nervous system responds to challenges with greater arousal.
• D) they visit the doctor more frequently.

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Definitions:

Anterior Tibial Artery

A significant artery in the lower leg that provides blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsal surface of the foot.

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.

Inferior Vena Cava

The largest vein in the human body, carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.

Radial Vein

A vein that runs along the radial side of the forearm and drains blood from the hand and forearm.