Which of the following correctly pairs a body part with the associated substance that manages hunger?
A. Intestines – cholecystokinin
B. Pancreas – ghrelin
C. Liver – leptin
D. Hypothalamus – glycogen
Answer: A
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a. the law of large numbers. b. an atmosphere effect. c. an illusory correlation. d. the falsification principle.
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a. seek a second opinion. b. provide more time during therapy. c. consider individual differences when treating patients. d. give more diagnostic tests.
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A. spaced retrieval. B. implicit memory. C. vigilance. D. an internal memory aid.
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A. variable B. operationalization C. theory D. hypothesis