Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Cortisol

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cortisol:

• A)hormone involved in vigilance
• B)hormone involved in the control of arousal
• C)a natural steroid
• D)secreted in response to psychological stress alone

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Drugs

Drugs used to control severe psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and disorganized behavior, by inhibiting dopamine activity; also known as neuroleptics.

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, notably in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as antipsychotics.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.