Improved Function of the Heart and Brain During a Stress

question 7

Multiple Choice

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from:
1) glycogenesis.
2) bronchodilation.
3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
4) decreased metabolic rate.

• A)1, 2
• B)2, 3
• C)2, 4
• D)3, 4

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

CN VIII

Refers to the eighth cranial nerve, also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance.

Organ of Corti

A structure in the cochlea of the ear containing hair cells that translate sound vibrations into nerve signals.

Perforated Eardrum

A tear or hole in the tympanic membrane, which can lead to hearing loss and increased susceptibility to ear infections.