Rhea Works as an Air Traffic Controller

question 203

Multiple Choice

Rhea works as an air traffic controller.This is a highly stressful job, and she constantly experiences stress while she is at work.Based on the research evidence that links stress with cardiovascular disease, you might expect that Rhea is likely to have:

• A)high blood pressure and low cholesterol levels
• B)low blood pressure and high cholesterol levels
• C)high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels
• D)low blood pressure and low cholesterol levels

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, and vibrates in response to sound waves, commonly known as the eardrum.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in the process of hearing.

Bone Conduction

A method of sound transmission to the inner ear through the bones of the skull, allowing the hearing of sound without use of the ear canal.

Proximal Auditory System

Refers to the part of the auditory system that is closest to the source of sound, typically involving structures of the inner ear and early stages of auditory processing.