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Scientists specializing in psychoneuroimmunolo gy have determined that long-term overproduction of cortisol can
 
  A) suppress your immune system.
  B) heighten your fight-or-flight response.
  C) increase your ability to handle stress, no matter the stressor.
  D) cause ulcers.

Question 2

The two small organs that sit atop your kidneys and produce stress hormones are called the ________ glands
 
  A) pituitary
  B) adrenal
  C) parathyroid
  D) pineal


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ynlevi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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