Reflexes Help to Control

question 31

Multiple Choice

Reflexes help to control

• A) heart rate and blood pressure.
• B) respiratory rate.
• C) digestive activities.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Cervical Plexus

A network of nerves in the neck that supplies movement and sensation to the neck, shoulders, and upper chest.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves that originates in the neck region and supplies nerve energy to the shoulders, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers.

Phrenic

Pertaining to the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm and plays an essential role in breathing.

Musculocutaneous

A nerve in the arm that innervates the biceps, brachialis, and coracobrachialis muscles.