PPCT Use of Force Human Factors Chapter 1 || with Certified
Answers.
What is the Inverted-U Law? correct answers Examines the optimal heart rate zone for optimal
performance
What is the heart range for optimal performance? correct answers Between 115 BPM and 145
BPM
What is the Autonomic Nervous System? correct answers Part of the peripheral nervous system
and it controls many organs and muscles within the body
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is divided into what two branches? correct answers The
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) and Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) correct answers Allows us to "rest and digest" and
allows us to save energy
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) correct answers "Flight or fight", uses more energy
Homeostasis correct answers The balance between the "flight and fight" syndrome and the "rest
and digest" syndrome
What are the Physiological Changes that result from SNS Activation? correct answers Increased
adrenal activity; Changes occur within the blood vessels; Auditory exclusion may occur.
Adrenal Glands correct answers Two small structures situated atop each kidney
Adrenal Cortex correct answers Outer layer of Adrenal Gland
, Adrenal Medulla correct answers Inner layer of Adrenal Gland
Hormones produced by the Adrenal Medulla correct answers Epinephrine (also called adrenaline
that stimulates the heart rate), and nor epinephrine
Respiration correct answers The process by which oxygen is carried to body cells and carbon
dioxide is removed
Vasoconstriction correct answers Narrowing of the blood vessels
Vasodilatation correct answers Will increase normal bleeding and there will be a backlash effect
Four situations known to cause activation of the SNS (aka SNS Triggers) correct answers
Objective threat perceptions; Objective fear perception; Physical Exhaustion; Startle response
Combat Anxiety correct answers The anticipation of danger
Survival Stress correct answers Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge
Combat Stress correct answers Deals with the post event mental & physiological symptoms that
are a result of the SNS activation and the sudden return to PNS
Tunnel Vision causes your vision to reduce by up to _________ in the peripheral field. correct
answers 70%
Perceptual Narrowing correct answers When all other sensory inputs will be "tuned out" by the
brain because they lack immediate significance for the officer at that given second
Answers.
What is the Inverted-U Law? correct answers Examines the optimal heart rate zone for optimal
performance
What is the heart range for optimal performance? correct answers Between 115 BPM and 145
BPM
What is the Autonomic Nervous System? correct answers Part of the peripheral nervous system
and it controls many organs and muscles within the body
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is divided into what two branches? correct answers The
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) and Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) correct answers Allows us to "rest and digest" and
allows us to save energy
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) correct answers "Flight or fight", uses more energy
Homeostasis correct answers The balance between the "flight and fight" syndrome and the "rest
and digest" syndrome
What are the Physiological Changes that result from SNS Activation? correct answers Increased
adrenal activity; Changes occur within the blood vessels; Auditory exclusion may occur.
Adrenal Glands correct answers Two small structures situated atop each kidney
Adrenal Cortex correct answers Outer layer of Adrenal Gland
, Adrenal Medulla correct answers Inner layer of Adrenal Gland
Hormones produced by the Adrenal Medulla correct answers Epinephrine (also called adrenaline
that stimulates the heart rate), and nor epinephrine
Respiration correct answers The process by which oxygen is carried to body cells and carbon
dioxide is removed
Vasoconstriction correct answers Narrowing of the blood vessels
Vasodilatation correct answers Will increase normal bleeding and there will be a backlash effect
Four situations known to cause activation of the SNS (aka SNS Triggers) correct answers
Objective threat perceptions; Objective fear perception; Physical Exhaustion; Startle response
Combat Anxiety correct answers The anticipation of danger
Survival Stress correct answers Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge
Combat Stress correct answers Deals with the post event mental & physiological symptoms that
are a result of the SNS activation and the sudden return to PNS
Tunnel Vision causes your vision to reduce by up to _________ in the peripheral field. correct
answers 70%
Perceptual Narrowing correct answers When all other sensory inputs will be "tuned out" by the
brain because they lack immediate significance for the officer at that given second
