On One Particularly Stressful Day, Darren Learns That His Girlfriend

question 64

Multiple Choice

On one particularly stressful day, Darren learns that his girlfriend is leaving him, his mother has been robbed, and the IRS is auditing him. His body reacts with an increased heart rate and increased respiration. Viewing Darren's reaction from a biological perspective, Darren is experiencing ____.

• A) activation of the sympathetic nervous system
• B) impaired immune response to stressors
• C) dysfunctional cognitions regarding the stressors
• D) pre-existing conditions that predispose him to stress reactions

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Definitions:

Diffusing

The process of a substance spreading from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Respiratory Passageways

The paths that air follows to enter and exit the lungs, including the nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi.

Epiglottis

Tissue flap that folds down to prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Glottis

Opening formed when the vocal cords relax.