The Part of the Nervous System That Quiets the Body

question 162

Multiple Choice

The part of the nervous system that quiets the body after arousal and helps maintain vital functions (like breathing) at moderate levels is the __________ branch.

• A)sympathetic
• B)parasympathetic
• C)central
• D)peripheral

Compare and contrast evolutionary psychology with other psychological theories.

Understand the role of natural selection in shaping human behaviors.

Examine the impact of sexual selection on human mating strategies.

Identify the evolutionary explanations for differences in male and female behaviors.

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Definitions:

Midstream

A term often used in medical testing, especially urine tests, referring to the collection of a urine sample after the initial flow has been discarded.

Dorsal Recumbent

A body position where an individual lies on their back with legs bent and feet flat, often used during medical examinations.

Trendelenburg

A position where the patient is laid flat on their back with the legs elevated higher than the head, often used in surgery or to promote venous return to the heart.

Continuous Bladder Irrigation

A medical procedure involving the constant flushing of the bladder with a sterile solution, often used to prevent or treat clot formation after bladder or prostate surgery.