Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to
test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his __________. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?
a) adrenal glands
b) thymus
c) thyroid
d) pancreas
ANS: c
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A. cellulitis B. meningitis C. encephalitis D. traumatic brain injury
What enlarges and becomes less flexible and less transparent, making it more difficult to perceive images in sharp focus and to see in dim light?
a. retina b. iris c. cornea d. lens
Which of the following does the trait approach add to our understanding of personality?
A. Personality remains the most unstable in later adult years. B. Personality is both stable and changeable. C. Gender makes little difference in the behavior of men and women across most life stages. D. It is difficult to find commonalities among traits in people of different cultures.
According to Descartes, the brain controlled behavior by:
a. Directing spirit fluid through nerves, thereby inflating the muscles b. Tilting the spinal cord like a joystick c. Bending energy from an outside light source d. Actively directing the pineal gland to inflate and deflate