Which of the following is a function of the medulla of the brain?
A) It serves as a relay station for sensory stimulation.
B) It receives messages from skin senses all over the body.
C) It plays roles in sleeping, sneezing, and coughing.
D) It regulates body temperature and concentration of fluids.
C
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a. nicotine and hydrocarbons. b. nicotine and carbon monoxide. c. carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. d. hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide.
Lisa was diagnosed with dementia at age 45; her neighbor, Martha, developed dementia at age 75. Because Lisa developed it so much earlier, her symptoms differed greatly from Martha's symptoms
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
When Joyce takes a personality test, she is told that the test is reliable; that is, it
a. measures what it is designed to measure. b. compares its results against established standards of performance. c. produces the same results from one time to the next. d. predicts other criteria of the personality trait in question.
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a. theory of mind b. self-awareness c. egocentric d. stranger anxiety