You Step on Something in the Yard Resulting in a Puncture

question 51

Multiple Choice

You step on something in the yard resulting in a puncture wound that does not bleed freely. Antigens from any microbes that entered the wound will most likely end up in the

• A) appendix.
• B) lymph nodes of the groin.
• C) lymph nodes of the neck (cervical).
• D) lymph nodes of the armpit (axilla).
• E) spleen.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in the regulation of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem vital for autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Fearlessness

The absence of fear or the ability to confront fear or danger without being overtaken by it.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events. It plays a key role in the processing of emotions.