The Somatic System Governs

question 296

Multiple Choice

The somatic system governs

• A) muscle movements.
• B) involuntary activities.
• C) glandular secretions.
• D) heart rate and breathing.

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Definitions:

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that sensory feedback from our facial expressions can affect our mood and emotions, influencing how we feel.

Brain Activation

The process of increasing blood flow to different parts of the brain during various cognitive tasks, reflecting an increase in energy use by those brain regions.

Basic Emotion

Fundamental emotions that are universally experienced by humans, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise.

Arousal

A state of being physiologically alert and responsive to stimuli.