The release of what hormone in a high enough concentration by the mother's pituitary gland causes the mother's uterus to begin periodic contractions?
A. oxytocin
B. corticotropin
C. cortisol
D. oxycontin
Answer: A
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a. A Native American, possessed by spirits, begins wailing and throwing himself at a wall. b. In Ukraine, a woman in a religious trance races into the streets screaming obscenities. c. In Japan, a man suddenly develops a fear that his penis will withdraw into his body. d. In the Philippines, a brooding man suddenly goes on a murderous rampage.
Regarding the causes of aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The tendency to be violent is neither in our evolutionary legacy or in our genes. b. Humans are fully capable of learning to inhibit aggression. c. The use of alcohol and drugs is considered a direct cause of aggressive behavior. d. Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior.
From middle to late adulthood, the incidence of type 2 diabetes __________
A) is cut in half B) nearly doubles C) triples D) quadruples