Why does immune function decline with advancing age?
Answer: The thymus atrophies, causing a decrease in the number and type of T cells produced
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a. ?They facilitate creativity. b. ?They aid in the process of incubation. c. ?They are examples of heuristics. d. ?They are obstacles to problem solving.
The parasympathetic nervous system has ____.
A. long preganglionic and long postganglionic axons B. long preganglionic and short postganglionic axons C. short preganglionic and short postganglionic axons D. short preganglionic and long postganglionic axons
The part of the hindbrain that controls functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the ________
a. cerebral cortex b. medulla c. cerebellum d. pons
Deaira developed conduct disorder early. Malik developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that __________.
A. Deaira will have a higher level of intelligence B. Deaira will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder C. Malik will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions D. Malik will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems