The Nurse Gives the Example of When an Individual Becomes

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse gives the example of when an individual becomes frightened and experiences increased heart rate and mental activity,along with increased blood flow to the skeletal muscles and dilated pupils,the person is experiencing an alarm reaction that helps the body defend against stressors.This alarm reaction is the:

• A) Positive feedback response
• B) Negative feedback response
• C) Fight-or-flight response
• D) Homeostasis response

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Definitions:

Innocent

Free from guilt, blame, or wrongdoing, often used in the context of legal innocence or childhood innocence.

Blank Slates

The idea that individuals are born without innate ideas, and that all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Isolated Plantations

Large farms or estates, typically in remote locations, where crops are grown, often historically relying on slave or indentured labor.

Larger Towns

Urban areas that are bigger than villages and small towns, usually with a greater range of services and amenities.