Regarding Deaths Due to the Action of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

question 182

Multiple Choice

Regarding deaths due to the action of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In 1994, five times more people than usual died of heart attacks the day of the major earthquake in Los Angeles.
• B)In times of war, combat can be so savage that some soldiers literally die of fear.
• C)There have been no cases of deaths due to parasympathetic rebound in everyday life, outside situations involving catastrophes and war.
• D)More heart patients in Asia die on the fourth day of the month due to the patients' fear of the number four, which is considered unlucky.

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Definitions:

Virtue Ethics

An approach to ethics that emphasizes the character of the moral agent, rather than rules or consequences, as the key element of ethical thinking.

Dishonesty

The act of being untruthful or practicing deception, especially with the intention of gaining an unfair advantage.

Flourishing Life

A rephrased definition for Human Flourishing: Living a life marked by vitality, purpose, and a deep sense of well-being.

Aristotle

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