Parasympathetic Functions Include ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Parasympathetic functions include ________.

• A) allowing the body to cope with an external threat
• B) raising blood glucose levels
• C) lens accommodation for close vision
• D) a stimulation of heart rate and force of contraction

Outline the factors affecting the adjustment of sleep patterns, such as in shift work or crossing time zones.

Explain the physiological mechanisms underlying sleep and their monitoring through devices.

Describe how sleep influences physiological functions and emotional states.

Recognize the importance of REM sleep in dreaming and its deprivation effects.

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Definitions:

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

An abnormal connection between the trachea and the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties and respiratory problems.

Suctioning

A procedure used to remove bodily secretions from the airway by applying negative pressure through a tube.

Crohn Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum, leading to abdominal discomfort and bleeding.