You Are on Your Way to School, and a Car

question 143

Multiple Choice

You are on your way to school, and a car pulls out in front of you. Its driver then proceeds to drive 20 miles an hour, slowing down at every bump in the road. Your frustration would be classified as

• A)external and social.
• B)external and nonsocial.
• C)internal and social.
• D)external and personal.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other endocrine glands.

Endocrine System

A bodily system comprising of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions and maintain homeostasis.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to tissues or organs to regulate bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of the body, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, waste, and other substances.