What Is It Called When a Person Becomes Lightheaded or Even

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is it called when a person becomes lightheaded or even faints and the heart is beating too slowly?

• A) Premature Atrial Complex
• B) Premature Ventricular Complex
• C) Syncope
• D) Cardiomegaly

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response and for introducing the concept of "General Adaptation Syndrome".

Physiological Arousal

A state of physical alertness or excitement, which can be triggered by emotions, thoughts, or external stimuli, affecting bodily functions.

Fight-or-flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Walter Cannon

A physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight" to describe the body's response to stress, and made significant contributions to understanding the autonomic nervous system.