Which of the Following Is the Safest Place for Your

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the safest place for your children?

• A) the home
• B) the school
• C) the streets
• D) the family car

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Definitions:

Aorta

Large, elastic artery that is the main trunk of the systemic arterial system; carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart and passes through the thorax and abdomen.

Dorsal and Ventral Respiratory Groups

Clusters of neurons in the medulla oblongata that regulate the rhythm of breathing through the control of respiratory muscles.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Medullary Respiratory Center

A region in the medulla oblongata of the brain that regulates the rate and depth of breathing.