Which of the Following Refers to a Single Traumatic Event

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a single traumatic event that is time limited (e.g., a dog bite) ?

• A) acute trauma
• B) chronic trauma
• C) complex trauma
• D) definitive trauma

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Definitions:

Sympathetic System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, regulating involuntary body functions like heart rate and blood flow.

Ganglionic Neurons

Neurons that are part of the autonomic nervous system located in ganglia, which act as relay points for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to target organs.

Terminal Ganglia

Clusters of nerve cell bodies located near or within the organs they innervate, typically in the peripheral nervous system.

Parasympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response.