When Is Sam Most Likely to Catch a Cold

question 88

Multiple Choice

When is Sam most likely to catch a cold?

• A) when he is exposed to the cold virus and is undergoing a divorce, but he does not find the divorce to be very stressful
• B) when he is exposed to the cold virus and recently got a speeding ticket, which was very stressful for him
• C) when he is exposed to the cold virus and goes outside on a cold day with wet hair
• D) when he is exposed to the cold virus, regardless of what is going on in his life

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Definitions:

Cholinergic Neurons

Neurons that release acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement and memory.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction, arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.

Digestive Motility

The movements of the digestive system, including the muscular contractions that move food along the gastrointestinal tract.

Salivary Gland Activity

The process of producing and secreting saliva into the mouth by the salivary glands, which aids in digestion and maintains oral health.