10 Questions
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Sympathetic nervous system
What type of reflexes are regulated by the autonomic nervous system?
Intrinsic reflexes
Which receptors are responsible for sensing pain?
Nociceptors
What is the main difference between IV pushes and IV drips?
The duration of the treatment
Why is IV therapy considered the fastest way to deliver nutrients throughout the body?
It bypasses the digestive system and goes directly into the organs
How long do the effects of IV therapy typically last?
1-2 weeks
What is one of the main reasons for administering IV therapy?
To deliver nutrients and nutritional supplements
Under what circumstances might a patient require IV therapy?
When suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhea
What is one of the purposes of administering blood or blood products through IV therapy?
To restore circulating volumes and improve oxygen-carrying ability
What is affected by hormones and the concentration of solutes in the fluid in regulating the body's fluid balance?
Fluid volumes and distribution in the body
This quiz covers the different types of receptors in the nervous system such as thermoreceptors, photoreceptors, chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and nociceptors. It also includes a discussion on the types of reflexes - innate or intrinsic, and learned or acquired reflexes. Additionally, it covers the autonomic nervous system and its two competing divisions regulating internal organ functions.
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