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amal

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Research has established that people who are socially isolated are vulnerable to a host of cardiovascular and infectious diseases due to increased levels of the stress hormone __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Identical or ________ twins that come from the fertilization of one egg by one sperm.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: cortisol

Answer to Question 2

Answer: monozygotic



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