The body's mental, emotional, and physiological response to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting is called

a. a stressor.
b. stress.
c. distress.
d. homeostasis.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Physical education pedagogy places emphasis on curriculum, ________, and teacher education.

A. instruction B. sport C. exercise D. physical activity

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Which natural product, touted as a treatment for depression and anxiety, has been discredited as no more effective than a placebo?

a. olive oil b. estrogen c. St. John's wort d. cannabis seed e. sea salt

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