The physiology instructor is discussing the pathway between the brain and the immune system. What is the study of this pathway called?
A) Neuropsychoimmunology
B) Psychoneuroimmunology
C) Psychoimmunology
D) Neuroimmunology
Ans: B
Feedback: Study of the bidirectional pathway between the brain and immune system is referred to as psychoneuroimmunology, a field that has been the focus of research and discussion over the last several decades. Options A, C, and D are distracters for this question.
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