Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Body's Adaptation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the body's adaptation to pain?

• A)The worse pain becomes, the more obvious it is.
• B)Once the body adapts to pain, its detrimental effects cease.
• C)The observation of pain's effects may become more difficult.
• D)The body's sympathetic response increases.

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Definitions:

Physical Changes

Alterations in the body that occur through growth, aging, or environmental influences, affecting one's physical appearance and bodily functions.

Middle Adulthood

The period of life typically ranging from about 40 to 65 years old, marked by stable work and family life.

Positive Checks

Factors that increase mortality rates, such as disease, starvation, and war, traditionally discussed in the context of population control theories.

Thomas Malthus

An English economist and demographer best known for his theory that population growth will outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread poverty and societal collapse unless checked by factors like famine, disease, or war.