Match the Term with the Best Description

question 5

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the best description.
-a characteristic of aging arteries

• A)arteriosclerosis
• B)produced by turbulent blood flow
• C)blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
• D)as pressure in a vessel decreases,the force holding it open decreases,and the vessel tends to collapse
• E)a characteristic of the venous system

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Control

The regulatory process by which a system maintains stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary muscular activity, vision, speech, taste, hearing, thought, and memory.

Biologically Determined

Refers to traits, behaviors, or conditions that are influenced by genetic, anatomical, or physiological factors rather than environmental ones.

Instincts

Inborn behavioral patterns that are biologically determined rather than learned, guiding responses to environmental stimuli.