The Discovery That the Immune System Could Be Affected by Psychological

question 23

Multiple Choice

The discovery that the immune system could be affected by psychological processes, such as classical conditioning, launched the field of:

• A)health psychology.
• B)psychoneuroimmunology.
• C)immunology.
• D)microaggressions.

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Definitions:

Patent Vein

Describes a vein that is open and unobstructed, allowing for the free flow of blood.

Y Tubing

A type of medical tubing that splits into two branches, often used in transfusion and infusion therapies.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into the circulatory system of another.

Intravascular Volume

The total volume of blood within the vascular system of the body.