Question 1
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the __________ when the body faces a stressor, whereas cortisol is released by the __________ under the same circumstances.
◦ hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; sympathetic nervous system
◦ hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; parasympathetic nervous system
◦ sympathetic nervous system; hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
◦ sympathetic nervous system; central nervous system
Question 2
Felipe has an important job interview in the morning. As he lays awake the night before, he thinks about the many concerns that are stressing him out: "No one in my family has ever had an opportunity like this . . . we basically live in poverty. It's been tough for Dad to keep a job after his heart attacks; I know I've got those genes too, and it's only a matter of time before some physical illness cuts my career short. What does it matter? I'm not smart enough to do this job in the first place. I guess I've got no choice but to get there early, look over my notes, shake hands confidently, and speak calmly." Which of Felipe's concerns represents a
biological factor related to stress?
◦ Living in poverty
◦ Feeling unqualified and not smart enough for the job
◦ Planning his approach to the next day's activities
◦ A family history of heart trouble
Two important changes occur in the upper airway in croup:The epiglottis swells, thereby occluding th
Some biologically important hydrogen bonds
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