Upsetting Thoughts and Emotions May Have a Negative Influence on Health

question 248

Multiple Choice

Upsetting thoughts and emotions may have a negative influence on health through their link with the

• A)sensory and psychomotor systems.
• B)thalamic stress projection system.
• C)brain and immune system.
• D)stage of alarm and resistance.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A critical structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of hearing by separating two liquid-filled chambers and contributing to sound wave analysis.

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a high pitch, usually measured in hertz (Hz), and often are above the upper limit of human hearing.

Low-Frequency Sounds

Refers to sounds that are typically at the lower end of the audible range, usually below 250 Hz, and can include everything from the rumble of thunder to the bass in music.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for language comprehension.