When the Amygdala Jumpstarts Stress-Related Networks Peripheral to the Central

question 41

Multiple Choice

When the amygdala jumpstarts stress-related networks peripheral to the central nervous system,what part of the body releases the chemicals such as adrenaline that produce energizing effects?

• A)Parasympathetic nervous system
• B)Central nervous system
• C)Heart
• D)Sympathetic nervous system

Analyze the influence of social policies on family life, particularly concerning child care and abortion laws.

Appreciate the historical context of marriage motivations and practices.

Understand the impact of family composition on individuals’ well-being and societal perceptions.

Grasp the legal and social distinctions between marriage, cohabitation, and other forms of partnerships.

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Definitions:

Antihistamine

A type of medication that blocks histamine receptors and is used to treat allergic reactions by reducing symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, or itching.

Histamine

Substance, produced by basophils in blood and mast cells in connective tissue, that causes capillaries to dilate.

Capillary Dilation

The enlargement or widening of blood capillaries, which can increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure.

Capillary Osmotic Pressure

The pulling force exerted by proteins in the blood plasma that helps to draw water into the circulatory system from the surrounding tissue.