In a longitudinal study, students who were more susceptible to their close friends' influence at the study's outset were more likely to
a. have problems with drugs and alcohol one year later.
b. be well adjusted one year later.
c. be more dependent one year later.
d. be more independent one year later.
Answer: a. have problems with drugs and alcohol one year later.
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A. the taste buds of a fetus are completely developed. B. the neurons connecting the ear to the brain of the fetus are completely developed. C. the vision of the fetus is fully developed. D. the heartbeat of the fetus can be detected with a stethoscope.
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A) anti-inflammatory drugs make the blood more acidic, which dissolves blood clots. B) anti-inflammatory drugs lower blood pressure, which is an important risk factor. C) anti-inflammatory drugs lower cholesterol, which is an important risk factor. D) anti-inflammatory drugs reduce inflammation, which is a risk for CVD.