Types of Receptors and Reflexes in the Nervous System
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

  • Sympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system
  • What type of reflexes are regulated by the autonomic nervous system?

  • Reflexes related to muscle movement
  • Intrinsic reflexes (correct)
  • Reflexes related to emotions
  • Learned reflexes
  • Which receptors are responsible for sensing pain?

  • Photoreceptors
  • Mechanoreceptors
  • Chemoreceptors
  • Nociceptors (correct)
  • What is the main difference between IV pushes and IV drips?

    <p>The duration of the treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is IV therapy considered the fastest way to deliver nutrients throughout the body?

    <p>It bypasses the digestive system and goes directly into the organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do the effects of IV therapy typically last?

    <p>1-2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for administering IV therapy?

    <p>To deliver nutrients and nutritional supplements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances might a patient require IV therapy?

    <p>When suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of administering blood or blood products through IV therapy?

    <p>To restore circulating volumes and improve oxygen-carrying ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is affected by hormones and the concentration of solutes in the fluid in regulating the body's fluid balance?

    <p>Fluid volumes and distribution in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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