Which of the Following Describes the Nervous System Integrative Function

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the nervous system integrative function?

• A) senses changes in the environment
• B) responds to stimuli by gland secretion or muscle contraction
• C) analyzes sensory information, stores information, makes decisions

Understand the physiological mechanisms regulating heart rate and blood pressure.

Recognize the clinical relevance of valve disorders and the physiological repercussions.

Explain how extracellular ion concentrations influence cardiac function.

Understand the influence of autonomic nervous system activity on heart rate and contractility.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

An imaging test that allows doctors to check for diseases in your body by injecting a radioactive tracer to observe metabolic activities.

g-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and muscle tone.