What happens to sugar molecules in the body's cells?
What will be an ideal response?
In the body's cells, the sugar molecules are burned as fuel or converted into glycogen (a compound also known as animal starch that is a molecule consisting of long chains of glucose) and stored in the liver and muscles. Excess glucose is then converted into fat and stored in adipose (fat) tissue.
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Regarding psychological hardiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Those with psychological hardiness have an internal locus of control. b. Psychological hardiness is characterized by openness to challenges. c. People with psychological hardiness have a strong commitment to their work and a belief that their work is important. d. Psychological hardiness is associated with increased resilience to stress. e. People with psychological hardiness try to avoid change.
Recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse are controversial because of all but which of the following reasons?
a. Techniques used to recover these memories may actually foster false memories. b. It would be unusual, even rare, to completely forget an instance of childhood abuse. c. We lack means of differentiating true memories from false ones. d. Even people who are sure of their memories may be subject to memory distortions. e. False memories can be implanted in people's minds.
As we age, the dysfunction of which organ system increases our risk of cancer?
A. immune B. integumentary C. cardiovascular D. digestive
Which statement best summarizes the research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy?
a. ?Behavioral therapy is more effective than psychoanalytic therapy in all cases. b. ?There are no significant differences in outcomes (e.g., levels of depression) between those who have undergone psychotherapy and those who have not. c. ?Psychoanalytic therapy is best for treating people with long-standing personality disorders. d. ?There are no significant differences in the overall effectiveness of behavior therapy, humanistic therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy.