Bending Your Head Back Until It Hurts Is an Example

question 26

Multiple Choice

Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of__________ .

• A) flexion
• B) circumduction
• C) extension
• D) hyperextension

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Definitions:

Vegetative Functions

Bodily processes necessary for life that occur involuntarily, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Adrenal Gland

The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, involved in stress response and metabolic processes.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating automatic bodily activities such as cardiac rhythm, digestive processes, and breathing rate.