Learning to Exert Conscious Voluntary Control Over Automatic Body Functions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Learning to exert conscious voluntary control over automatic body functions such as respiration, heartbeat, and skin temperature is called:

• A)acupuncture.
• B)gate control.
• C)biofeedback.
• D)counterirritation.

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted in the urine.

Addison Disease

A disorder characterized by insufficient production of cortisol and sometimes aldosterone by the adrenal glands, leading to fatigue, muscle weakness, and other symptoms.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and water balance in the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune response.