Quiz 2 Ch 3&18 HSC4104

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These are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective.

A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization

During the stress response, which of the following does notdirectly affect an increase in blood pressure?

Acetylcholine

Addison's disease is associated with the failure of this organ.

Adrenal

This substance is released as an immediate response to stress.

Epinephrine

Diaphragmatic breathing is only effective when done lying down.

False

Nadi Shodhanam is a breathing technique where you visualize white air inhaling, and dark air exhaling.

False

The thyroxine axis begins in this part of the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

The following is said to be true about diaphragmatic breathing.

It is used in conjunction with several other relaxation techniques.

This is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril.

Nadi Shodhanam

This term(s) explains the brain's ability to create new cell tissue and repair itself well into adulthood.

Neuroplasticity

This phase of diaphragmatic breathing offers a slight pause before the next inhalation.

Phase IV

Vasopressin is released from which gland?

Pituitary

The stress response initially involves this system.

The limbic system

Which of the following is cortisol not responsible for?

The release of insulin

A commonly held belief about diaphragmatic breathing is that breath has a spiritual quality to it.

True

Abdominal breathing is known to help relieve the symptoms of chronic pain.

True

Energy breathing is a special technique where you visualize:

pulling air and energy into your head and feet.

The adrenal medulla:

releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.


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