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The "fight-or-flight" response to a stressful event is activated by the
The "fight-or-flight" response to a stressful event is activated by the
- Parasympathetic nervous system: The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest-and-digest" activities.
- Sympathetic nervous system: The sympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight-or-flight" responses during stressful situations. (correct)
- Thyroid gland: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development.
- Hypothalamus: The hypothalamus is a brain region that controls many autonomic functions and links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
The biological stage of development known as puberty ends when
The biological stage of development known as puberty ends when
- sexual activity stops.
- physical growth stops. (correct)
- menarche begins.
- adolescence begins.
The main difference between a hospice and a hospital is that
The main difference between a hospice and a hospital is that
- hospices give dying people more control over their diet and medication. (correct)
- hospitals do not treat terminally ill people.
- hospices do not charge for their services.
- hospitals allow patients to be cared for at home.
Sleep is considered a necessary vital function because it
Sleep is considered a necessary vital function because it
Computers and people both handle information using the processes of
Computers and people both handle information using the processes of
The type of consciousness we experience when we are conscious of external sensations is known as
The type of consciousness we experience when we are conscious of external sensations is known as
The number of American girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who become pregnant each year is about
Responses
A
150,000.
150,000.
B
one million.
one million.
C
two million.
two million.
D
500,000.
The number of American girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who become pregnant each year is about Responses
A 150,000. 150,000.
B one million. one million.
C two million. two million.
D 500,000.
Studies of children in daycare centers have shown
Studies of children in daycare centers have shown
Sleep researchers define our sleep stages in terms of
Sleep researchers define our sleep stages in terms of
Hypochondriasis is a type of
Hypochondriasis is a type of
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Study Notes
Stress Response
- The "fight-or-flight" response is activated by a stressful event.
Puberty
- Puberty is a biological stage of development that has an end point.
Hospice vs Hospital
- The main difference between a hospice and a hospital is not specified.
Sleep
- Sleep is a necessary vital function.
- Sleep plays a crucial role in our well-being.
Information Processing
- Computers and people both use the processes of input, storage, and retrieval to handle information.
Consciousness
- The type of consciousness experienced when we are aware of external sensations is known as sensory consciousness.
Teen Pregnancy
- Approximately 750,000 American girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant each year.
Daycare Centers
- Studies of children in daycare centers have yielded important findings, but the specifics are not mentioned.
Sleep Stages
- Sleep researchers define our sleep stages in terms of brain wave patterns.
Hypochondriasis
- Hypochondriasis is a type of anxiety disorder.
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