When the Body's Resources Are Gone, the Parasympathetic Nervous System

question 146

True/False

When the body's resources are gone, the parasympathetic nervous system activates and the individual is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Definitions:

End-Of-Life Treatment

Medical care and interventions specifically aimed at providing comfort and meeting the health needs of individuals who are nearing the end of their life.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs.

Endotracheal Intubation

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a tube through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway, typically during surgery or severe respiratory distress.

Respiratory Resuscitation

A medical procedure involving the restoration of breathing to someone who is suffering from respiratory arrest.