Which of the following is a function of cortisol?
A. Releasing the digestive enzymes from the pancreas into the bloodstream
B. Releasing aldosterone from the adrenal cortex
C. Breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones to release energy
D. Regulating cell growth and development by telling the pituitary when to release various hormones
Answer: C
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Interpretation
a. was used in Freudian psychoanalysis, but is rarely used in contemporary variations of psychoanalytic treatment. b. typically must be offered several times to fully bring unconscious material into conscious awareness. c. involves inducing the patient to understand thoughts or behaviors in a different manner. d. more than one of the above
In males, the onset of puberty brings
dramatic increases in testosterone and slight increases in estrogen. dramatic increases in estrogen and slight increases in testosterone. dramatic increases in both testosterone and estrogen. an increase in testosterone only.
In early childhood, on average, children add _____ inches in height and about _____ pounds in weight each year.
A) 1 to 2; 5
B) 1 to 2; 10
C) 2 to 3; 5
D) 2 to 3; 10
Clinically effective antidepressants in present use differ primarily with respect to their
a. potency in blocking cholinergic activity b. relative affinity for serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake systems c. relative ability to reduce monoamine oxidase activity d. all of the above