What are glucocorticoids?

What will be an ideal response?


Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids that play an important role in the fight-or-flight response. Glucocorticoids are a family of steroid compounds that were so named because of their effect of raising glucose levels in the bloodstream. The primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is cortisol.

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a. ?is rarely valid b. ?requires subjectivity from the participant c. ?can be time consuming and biased d. ?lacks consistency over time

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In 1960, George Sperling modified McDougall's method of __________ by introducing the __________

a. partial-report procedure; whole-report procedure b. whole-report procedure; partial-report procedure c. sensory register; partial-report procedure d. whole-report procedure; sensory register

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Steve, a divorced father of two, and Caroline, a widowed mother of three, got married and created a ______ of five

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which of the following is least likely to influence a young adult's choice of a job or career?

A) Family B) Intelligence C) Hobbies D) Gender

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