Immediate Emotional Responses to a Traumatic Event Are Most Directly

question 93

Multiple Choice

Immediate emotional responses to a traumatic event are most directly under the control of the

• A)somatic nervous system.
• B)central nervous system.
• C)autonomic nervous system.
• D)cerebral cortex.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland that produces various hormones including adrenaline and steroids aldosterone and cortisol.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposit in the bones.

Glucagon

A substance created by the pancreas that increases glucose levels in the blood by encouraging the conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, an important indicator of metabolic health.