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One of the two major systems that are affected by the stress response is the ____________, which results in increased production and/or secretion of corticotrophin-releasing factor, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and cortisol.
 
  A) hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis
  B) parasympathetic nervous system
  C) sympathetic-adrenomedullary system
  D) autonomic nervous system

Question 2

In North America and Europe, more children with mild intellectual disability are from
 
  A) environments with high rates of physical abuse.
  B) middle class families.
  C) mothers who abused drugs or alcohol during pregnancy.
  D) the lower socioeconomic strata.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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