What Is "Tetany

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is "tetany"?

• A)continuous muscle contractions due to high blood calcium
• B)continuous muscle contractions from low blood calcium
• C)the random contractions of fibers in a muscle that keep a person upright
• D)inability to function caused by low blood sugar due to diabetes
• E)ultimate muscle fatigue where the oxygen debt exceeds all ATP available

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory of motivation suggesting that biological needs create internal drives that seek to be reduced by satisfying those needs.

Arousal Theory

A theory that suggests people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, neither too high nor too low.

Avoid Stress

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Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance on tasks—too little arousal can lead to underperformance, whereas too much can lead to errors.