Explain the primary reason for the immediate physiological activity that takes place in the fight-or-flight response


The fight-or-flight response is designed to help us do one thing: survive physical danger. This primitive response gives us strength, power, and speed to avoid physical harm, in order to protect both ourselves and others when we perceive danger.

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A series of clinical lab tests performed on a urine specimen is termed a(n) ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Obesity is more prevalent than poverty

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Laser treatment for POAG is called

a) Laser iridectomy b) Laser iridotomy c) Laser trabeculoplasty d) Laser caniliculoplasty e) Laser Trabeculectomy f) Laser trabeculotomy

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