Smaller Hippocampal Volume in Depressed Individuals Has Been Linked to

question 8

Multiple Choice

Smaller hippocampal volume in depressed individuals has been linked to

• A) cortisol hypersecretion.
• B) reduced cortisol secretion.
• C) positive feedback excitation of the HPA axis.
• D) acute stress.
• E) reduced ACTH secretion from the pituitary gland.

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Definitions:

Decreased Oxygen Saturation

A drop in the percentage of oxygen saturated in the blood, indicating potential respiratory or circulatory issues.

Productive Cough

Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that effectively removes sputum from the respiratory tract and helps clear the airways.

Impaired Physical Mobility

A limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities.

Tibial Fracture

A break or crack in the tibia bone, located in the lower leg, often resulting from trauma or stress.