Many Anxiety-Related Complaints Such as Trouble Swallowing or Breathing, or a "Lump

question 133

Multiple Choice

Many anxiety-related complaints such as trouble swallowing or breathing, or a "lump in the throat" can be traced to overactivity of the ______ nervous system.

• A) somatic
• B) peripheral
• C) sympathetic branch of the autonomic
• D) parasympathetic branch of the autonomic

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Definitions:

Periodontal Ligament

Connective tissue that surrounds the tooth root and attaches it to its bony socket.

Pulp Cavity

The central part of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels, vital for the tooth's nutrition and sensitivity.

Apical Foramen

Opening at the apex of the root of a tooth; gives passage to the nerve and blood vessels.

Cementum

Layer of modified bone covering the dentin of the root and neck of a tooth; blends with the fibers of the periodontal membrane.