Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Antigen, Poliomyelitis, Immunodeficiency
19 Apr 2018
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He was experiencing sepsis (from a severe infection, which can cause multiple organ failure and death) Rick working near environmental pollutants and being very stressful. Increased heart rate and tensing of muscles: parasympathetic: controls activities of organs under normal circumstances and acts antagonistically to the sympathetic nervous system. Common during digestion and can be experienced as a feeling of relaxation and drowsiness. Receives information about the rate at which the heart is contracting, and speeds up or slows down heart rate as required. Also receives sensory information about blood pressure and levels of co2 and o2 in the body to regulate blood vessel constriction and the rate of breathing: pons: link between hindbrain and midbrain. Also helps control respiration: cerebellum: coordinates voluntary muscle movement, maintains balance and equilibrium, and maintains muscle tone and posture. Also responsible for regulating water balance, appetites, and sexual desire.
