A feeling of anxiety before a sporting event may be associated with an increase in A. Heart rate.

Question 1

A feeling of anxiety before a sporting event may be associated with an increase in

A. Heart rate.

B. Parasympathetic activity.

C. Beta adrenoceptor blockade.

D. Circulating levels of adrenaline.

E. Resting respiratory rate.

Question 2

A. True An increased heart rate is a feature of increased sympathetic drive.

B. False This tends to produce a relaxed, drowsy state as after a large meal.

C. False Beta blocking drugs reduce the tachycardia and tremor which exacerbate anxiety.

D. True This produces tachycardia and tremor.

E. True This is another physical correlate of anxiety.

kratos · Answer 1 · 2020-03-15T19:00:12+0000

A. True An increased heart rate is a feature of increased sympathetic drive.

B. False This tends to produce a relaxed, drowsy state as after a large meal.

C. False Beta blocking drugs reduce the tachycardia and tremor which exacerbate anxiety.

D. True This produces tachycardia and tremor.

E. True This is another physical correlate of anxiety.

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