Which of the following is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands and is responsible for maintaining the activation of bodily systems during prolonged stress?

A. Prolactin
B. Thyroxin
C. Cortisol
D. Insulin


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. NREM Stage 3; theta B. NREM Stage 4; theta C. NREM Stage 3; delta D. NREM Stage 4: delta

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According to Piaget, during the concrete operational period:

a. schemata revolve primarily around sensory and motor abilities b. children have a difficult time understanding reversibility c. individuals can consider hypothetical outcomes and make logical deductions d. mental operations are tied to actual objects in the real world

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The release of ghrelin ____.?

a. ?increases hunger b. ?decreases hunger c. ?has no effect on hunger d. ?occurs only in the presence of disease

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The nature-nurture question contemplates the contribution of ____ and ____ to the development of intelligence

a. cultural factors; family environment c. skull size; brain size b. genetic factors; environmental factors d. wealth; education

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