Having an Animal Is Associated with Which of the Following

question 72

Multiple Choice

Having an animal is associated with which of the following?

• A)increased blood pressure (due to concerns about the animal)
• B)increased stress (worry about paying vet bills)
• C)increased heart disease (since their death is traumatic)
• D)reduced blood pressure, stress, depression, and heart disease

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Cerebral Peduncle

A structure at the base of the brain, consisting of massive bundles of nerve fibers connecting the cerebrum to the brain stem.

Medulla

An inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain that controls vital functions, or the central part of the adrenal glands.

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, eye movement, and body movement. It is the central part of the brain, responsible for motor movement coordination and auditory and visual processing.