Living with and Caring for a Pet Can Do All

question 49

Multiple Choice

Living with and caring for a pet can do all of the following,EXCEPT

• A)help prevent falls.
• B)help people recover from heart attacks.
• C)protect the heart and blood vessels.
• D)help manage blood pressure.

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Definitions:

REM Rebound

The increase in REM sleep that occurs after a period of REM sleep deprivation.

Selective Attention

The mental process of concentrating on one particular piece of information while disregarding other data that can be sensed.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, regulating sleep, wakefulness, and numerous physiological functions in living organisms.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves typically associated with the deepest stages of sleep and relaxation.