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rosent76

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Glucocorticoids are produced in the
 
  hypothalamus.
  pituitary gland.
  cortex of the brain.
  outer layers of the adrenal glands.

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Jesse's home life was extremely stressful and physically abusive until he was placed in foster care at the age of 6. Upon entering the first grade, it became apparent that Jesse suffered some learning and memory deficits.
 
  Which of the following would best explain these deficits?
 
  The neurons in Jesse's brain are lacking myelination.
  Jesse's hippocampus failed to develop correctly.
  Jesse's hypothalamus is probably overdeveloped.
  Jesse's corpus callosum is most likely thinner than it should


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karlss

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

outer layers of the adrenal glands.

Answer to Question 2

Jesse's hippocampus failed to develop correctly.


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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