Jerry,who Is a Fairly Conservative Person,stopped at a Bar on the Way

question 138

Multiple Choice

Jerry,who is a fairly conservative person,stopped at a bar on the way home from work to have a couple of drinks with his friends.On the way home,he suddenly pulls into a retail store and buys a new 60-inch widescreen TV.Which of the following is the most likely explanation for his behavior?

• A)The alcohol in the drinks resulted in him experiencing REM sleep.
• B)The alcohol in the drinks reduced his inhibitions and impulse control.
• C)The alcohol in the drinks stimulated the brain centers associated with pleasure.
• D)The alcohol in the drinks caused him to hallucinate.

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Definitions:

Tidal Volume

Volume of air that is inspired or expired in a single breath during regular, quiet breathing.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, a vital sign used to assess overall health and detect possible medical conditions.

Anatomical Dead Space

The portion of the respiratory system where air does not participate in gas exchange, including the trachea and bronchi.

Partial Pressure

Pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases.