The Amount of Time It Takes to Respond to a Stimulus

question 30

Multiple Choice

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus increases with age mainly because of ______.

• A) an increase in the production of keratinocytes.
• B) changes in the nervous system.
• C) changes in dietary habits.
• D) an increase in blood flow.

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Definitions:

West Bank

A territory located in the Middle East, bordered by Israel and Jordan, known for its central role in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, introduced by Hans Selye, which consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Hans Selye

A pioneering scientist known for his research on stress and the development of the general adaptation syndrome theory.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, characterized by stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.