The Sympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Dominates During

question 283

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during:

• A)stressful situations, and dilates the bronchioles
• B)non-stressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
• C)stressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
• D)non-stressful situations, and increases the blood glucose level

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Definitions:

Thoracic Trauma

Injury to the chest area, which can affect the lungs, heart, and other components within the thoracic cavity.

Postural Drainage

A technique that uses gravity to assist in the drainage of mucus from the lungs and airways, often involving positioning the body in various ways.

Tube Feedings

A medical method to provide nutrition directly to the stomach or intestine through a tube, used when patients cannot eat by mouth.

Arterial Blood Gas Levels (ABG)

Measurements that assess the concentration of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and bicarbonate, as well as blood pH, to evaluate respiratory and metabolic function.