Who of the Following Is at the Greatest Risk of Having

question 84

Multiple Choice

Who of the following is at the greatest risk of having panic attacks with agoraphobia?

• A)a male between the ages of 25 and 40
• B)a female between the ages of 25 and 40
• C)a male over the age of 60
• D)a female over the age of 60

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Definitions:

Medulla

A part of the brainstem that controls vital functions like heart rate and breathing.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, involved in regulating breathing, sleep, and taste among other functions.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals.