20. Conjunctivitis is spread 

Between our five (5) senses, we take in about 11 million bits of information per second but are only consciously processing about 40, and unconsciously making use of the other 10,999,960 bits. So, I think it is fair to say that human’s ability to process information is next level. With that said, we have different types of processing. In Chapter 3, we discussed dual processing. Specifically, we talked about the two types of processing. What are the two processes? Remember, one operates on the unconscious track and the other operates on the conscious track.

“Everything that is psychological is simultaneously ___________.” Hint: I have repeated this many times throughout the semester already, most likely annoying you.

In Chapter 2, we talked about how critical the central nervous system (CNS) is, going into detail about its two components: the brain and the spinal cord. We went into particular depth about the spinal cord’s two-way system and how the external world is communicated and expressed through action. How does this two-way system operate? Hint: I walked through a scenario a handful of times to illustrate how this two-way system works. That scenario was that you accidentally put your hand on a hot stove. This ultimately leads you to pull your hand immediately (most likely without even thinking, just an automatic response or reflex). The other scenario I used was stepping on a sharp tack, and your foot jerks back automatically. Because this reflex involves only the spinal cord, we jerk our foot (or hand) away before the brain can even create an experience of pain.

3. The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an MA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?

Our nervous system is comprised of two primary systems: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS ____________ while the CNS ____________. Hint: You should be able to eliminate two options immediately if you have even the most basic understanding of the nervous system. Also, think of the image from your book that was used in class of a human body that had the breakdown of our entire nervous system with labels of what system falls under what.

25. When should an MA report exposure to infection, blood, or body fluids?

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system called? Are these messengers considered fast or slow-acting and short or long-lasting?

B-Rabbit aka Eminem is nervous about an upcoming class presentation. His heart beats rapidly, his breathing has increased, his palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, and there’s vomit on his sweater. Based on the symptoms/reaction described, what part of B-Rabbit’s nervous system has been activated? Fun fact: Eminem aka Marshall Mather’s mom used to call him B-Rabbit so his friends did, too.

An action potential refers to