A _____ May Use Deadly Force When Faced with the Threat

question 64

Multiple Choice

A _____ may use deadly force when faced with the threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or another.

• A)police officer
• B)probation officer
• C)person nearby
• D)All of these choices may use deadly force.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone, released during the body’s response to stress, that increases blood glucose levels and affects the immune response.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Cytokines

These chemical messengers are produced by the body as part of its immune response. These proteins can either promote inflammation or reduce it.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter and a hormone that serves many functions in the body. As a neurotransmitter, it is involved in several brain processes, including reward systems. Low levels of dopamine production are associated with Parkinson’s disease.