The Fight-Or-Flight Response

question 48

Multiple Choice

The fight-or-flight response

• A) is never adaptive.
• B) involves arousal of the parasympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system.
• C) involves arousal of the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system.
• D) is subject to large individual differences.
• E) is more common in women than men.

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Definitions:

Loops of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney, crucial for concentrating urine and reabsorbing water and salts from the filtrate.

Mechanical Shock

A physical shock to a system which may cause significant damage or system failure due to sudden impact or force.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is specialized in storing energy as fat, providing insulation and protection to the body.

Renal Pyramid

One of a number of pyramidal masses seen on longitudinal section of the kidney; they contain part of the loops of Henle and the collecting tubules.