The Brain Stem Is Critical to Survival Because It

question 61

Multiple Choice

The brain stem is critical to survival because it

• A) regulates higher cognitive functioning.
• B) mediates responses between the autonomic and peripheral nervous system.
• C) controls most of the biological functions associated with living.
• D) contains the area known as the cerebral cortex.

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Transdermally

Through the skin; a method of administering medications or substances across the skin's surface to enter the bloodstream.

Sublingually

Administering medication by placing it under the tongue, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

Antidote

A substance that can counteract a form of poisoning, often by neutralizing the poison or preventing its absorption.

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