High Cortisol Levels, High Activity in the Right Frontal Brain

question 65

Multiple Choice

High cortisol levels, high activity in the right frontal brain lobe, and a high and stable heart rate are associated with a(n) _____ temperament.

• A) uninhibited
• B) extraversion
• C) surgency
• D) inhibited

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Definitions:

Intracellular Fluid

The fluid found inside cells, making up about 40% of the total body water in humans.

Plasma Concentration

The amount of a substance present in the plasma portion of blood.

Hypercapnia

An excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.

Blood

A vital body fluid that carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removes carbon dioxide and other wastes.