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maychende

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Which of the following strategies would be most likely to prevent the harmful effects of stress without producing harmful side effects?
 
  A) a drug that damages the PVN
  B) a drug that increases the release of CRH
  C) a drug that partially antagonizes the release of glucocorticoids
  D) a drug that inactivates the parasympathetic nervous system
  E) a drug that is a potent antagonist of glucocorticoid receptors

Question 2

The tendency to develop PTSD is related to
 
  A) being male.
  B) having a history of repeated trauma .
  C) possessing a short allele for the acetylcholine transporter.
  D) exposure to mild stressors.
  E).a history of bipolar disorder.


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AISCAMPING

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

Answer: C
Rationale: A drug that partially antagonizes the release of glucocorticoids would be most likely to prevent the harmful effects of stress without producing harmful side effects.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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