Offenders Who Kill in Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Not

question 31

Multiple Choice

Offenders who kill in hospitals and nursing homes are not easy to identify because:

• A)They do not attract media attention.
• B)They are loud killers who go about performing their tasks poorly.
• C)They are unfriendly and cold.
• D)They are outwardly dispassionate.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve that is responsible for many functions including heart rate, digestion, and mood control.

Effector Organ

An organ or tissue that responds to neural or hormonal signals, carrying out the final response or action.

Autonomic Ganglion

A collection of nerve cell bodies in the autonomic nervous system that act as relay points for transmitting neurological signals to organs.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, characterized by its involuntary control and lack of striations.