_____ Can Be Physical, Such as Tense Muscles or a Headache

question 117

Multiple Choice

_____ can be physical, such as tense muscles or a headache. It can also be psychological, such as sadness or anxiety.

• A) Stress
• B) Mental illness
• C) Sickness
• D) Disabilities

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Electrically charged particles of sodium that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that are crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, creating a stable environment that prepares the neuron for activation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background information.