Which of the Following Is NOT a Physiological Reaction to Fear

question 252

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a physiological reaction to fear?

• A) increase in heart rate
• B) muscle tension
• C) slow-down of digestive function
• D) reduction of epinephrine in the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Kidneys

Pair of bean-shaped organs located below the ribs on either side of the spine, responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood to form urine.

Cortex

The outer portion of the kidney.

Kidney

A pair of bean-shaped organs in the vertebrate urinary system, responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them as urine.

Afferent Arteriole

A small artery that carries blood towards the glomeruli of the kidney, playing a key role in the regulation of blood pressure.