During the fight-or-flight response, how do the adrenal glands prepare us to better handle a dangerous situation?
What will be an ideal response?
During the fight-or-flight response, the adrenal glands release glucocorticoids such as cortisol that help us rapidly facilitate the conversion of food stores such as proteins and fats in the body to glucose for ready energy. In a primitive state of nature, this has adaptive value in that it helps protect us from danger by making energy stores immediately available and ready where and when needed most.
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Create a flow chart depicting the four stages of HIV/AIDS described in the text. Name each stage and identify its key characteristics.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is an example of a trait?
a. Depression b. Fear c. Pessimism d. Anger
Neurons with short axons that communicate primarily with adjacent cells are known as _________ neurons
a. sensory b. motor c. projection d. local circuit
Prejudicial thinking is frequently based on ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).