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lak

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The concept that neurons refine their many connections based on which ones are most successful is known as ____.
 
  a. natural selection
 b. evolution
 c. survival of the fittest
  d. neural Darwinism

Question 2

Stress activates two systems. One is the ____.
 
  a. HPA axis, which reacts more quickly than the other
 b. HPA axis, which becomes increasingly important with prolonged stressors
  c. autonomic nervous system which secretes the hormone ACTH
 d. autonomic nervous system which secretes the hormone cortisol


tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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