Which of the Following Is a Function of the Reticular

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the reticular formation?

• A)Regulation of vital functions
• B)Regulation of somatic motor activity by the reticulospinal tracts
• C)Analgesia by activation of inhibitory interneurons in the ventral horn
• D)A and B
• E)A,B,and C

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest.

Type A Characteristics

Personality traits including competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Hyperarousal

A condition of increased psychological and physiological tension marked by such effects as reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, and exaggerated startle reflex.

Competitiveness

The characteristic of being eager to be more successful than others, often measured in terms of winning or outperforming rivals in an activity or market.