Rats studied by Hans Selye were subjected to various prolonged stressors. A common response in the rats involved:

A) excessive weight gain.
B) an enlarged adrenal cortex.
C) enlarged thymus glands.
D) shrinkage of the stomach.


B) an enlarged adrenal cortex.

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A. 40-49 B. 50-59 C. 60-69 D. 70-79

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In the peripheral nervous system, _______________ carry messages from special receptors in the skin, muscles, and other internal and external sense organs to the spinal cord, which sends them along to the brain

a. hormones b. motor nerves c. neuromodulators d. sensory nerves

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The "Cultural Focus" box in Chapter 9 discusses sexuality in the Netherlands. Compare and contrast the sexual attitudes of the Netherlands and the United States

What will be an ideal response

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Research examining cultural variations in personal storytelling shows that

A) there are striking cultural differences in parents' selection and interpretation of events told in narratives B) parents in all cultures studied stress the impact of misbehavior on others. C) all parents tend to downplay their children's transgressions in stories. D) children tend to tune out lengthy stories told by their parents.

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