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savannahhooper

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Injection of corticotropin-releasing factor into the ventricles of rats results in
 
  a. a decreased startle response when presented with loud noise.
  b. increased stamina in anxiety-provoking tasks.
  c. improved learning of a conditioned fear response.
  d. impaired learning of a conditioned fear response.
  e. increased amounts of time spent in open areas.

Question 2

Glucocorticoid receptors
 
  a. are found in highest concentration in the adrenal glands.
  b. are found within almost every cell of the body.
  c. disappear following adrenalectomy.
  d. gradually deteriorate with age.
  e. are primarily localized in the brainstem and the spinal cord.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. improved learning of a conditioned fear response.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. are found within almost every cell of the body.



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