Prediction Is to Nearness as

question 11

Multiple Choice

Prediction is to nearness as

• A) contingent is to noncontingent.
• B) noncontingent is to contingent.
• C) contiguous is to contingent.
• D) contingent is to contiguous.

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Definitions:

Chronic Hormone Secretion

The continuous or prolonged release of hormones into the bloodstream, affecting the body's functions over an extended period.

Down-Regulation

A biological process where the number of receptors or the sensitivity of a cell to a molecule decreases in response to an external factor.

Insensitivity

A lack of sensitivity or responsiveness to stimuli or inputs, whether emotional or physical.

Receptor Molecules

Specialized proteins located on or within cells that bind to specific substances, triggering cellular responses.