What Is the Term for the Broad Complex of Physical

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the broad complex of physical and emotional symptoms that accompany reproductive changes in middle adulthood?

• A) climacteric
• B) menarche
• C) midlife crisis
• D) menopause

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Components

Parts of the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.

Parasympathetic Components

Components of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of calm after periods of stress or danger.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.