In the context of the endocrine system, which of the following sits atop the kidneys and releases hormones in response to stress and emotions?
A. The alveolar gland
B. The parathyroid gland
C. The adrenal glands
D. The salivary glands
Answer: C
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The difference in the flow rates of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane when a neuron is at rest leads to
a. a slightly higher concentration of negatively charged ions inside the cell. b. a negatively charged action potential. c. a slightly lower concentration of negatively charged ions inside the cell. d. both a negatively charged action potential and a slightly lower concentration of negatively charged ions inside the cell.
A use reduction approach (MacCoun, 1998) is primarily aimed at reducing levels of use but:
a. Some unintended effects can result b. Gains in one direction may be offset by losses in others c. Making a drug illegal to reduce its use may lead to crime to obtain the drug d. All of the above
For synaptic pruning to advance,
A) the neural tube must produce fewer neurons during the prenatal period than the brain will need. B) the prefrontal cortex must attain adult levels of synaptic connections during the prenatal period. C) appropriate stimulation of the child's brain is vital during periods in which the formation of synapses is at its peak. D) between 80 and 90 percent of the neurons produced during the first two years must undergo programmed cell death.
Which of the following is the best example of a behaviorally based attitude?
a. Sheila tastes chocolate for the first time and loves it! b. Millicent finds herself sketching in her spare time and realizes she must love to draw. c. Bill exercises every day because he knows that it is good for his health. d. Dahlia votes for her state representative because she likes him.