Single People Rely on _____________ Rather Than a Spouse for Support

question 94

Multiple Choice

Single people rely on _____________ rather than a spouse for support and companionship.

• A)themselves
• B)neighbors
• C)coworkers
• D)peers

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Definitions:

Decreased Response

A reduction in the body's reaction to a particular stimulus over time, often after repeated exposure.

Curare

A toxin derived from South American plants that acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent by inhibiting acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, historically used as a paralyzing poison.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for learning and memory, as well as muscle contraction, involved in many functions across the nervous system.

Blocks Receptors

Refers to substances or mechanisms that inhibit the action of neurotransmitters by occupying their receptor sites and preventing activation.