The Area of the Cortex That Is Responsible for Sensing

question 44

Multiple Choice

The area of the cortex that is responsible for sensing a full bladder and the feeling that your lungs will burst when you hold your breath too long is the ________.

• A) gustatory cortex
• B) vestibular cortex
• C) visceral sensory area
• D) olfactory cortex

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Definitions:

Coronary Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle itself, vital for heart function and health.

Ischemia

Decreased blood supply to a body part such as skin tissue or to an organ such as the heart.

Pulse Oximetry

A noninvasive method used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood.

Suctioning

The process of removing obstructions, such as mucus or secretions, from the airway by negative pressure.