Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex are associated with

a. sleep and wake cycles.
b. the rate of energy production and expenditure in the body.
c. bodily growth rates.
d. salt balance and the body's ability to resist stress.


ANSWER: d

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a. one eye's view superimposed on that of the other b. a compromise, half way between one eye's view and that of the other c. rapidly oscillating static images d. alternation of one eye's view and then the other's

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Carla works hard to get As on her report card because it is personally rewarding. Her behavior is being influenced by:

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