ACTH (Adrenocorticotropin Hormone)____

question 98

Multiple Choice

ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone) ____.

• A)is secreted by the posterior pituitary
• B)has target cells in the autonomic nervous system
• C)has target cells in the adrenal glands
• D)has target cells in the adrenal medulla
• E)initiates an autoimmune response

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Reinforcing Events

Occurrences or interventions that strengthen a desired behavior by providing positive outcomes or rewards when that behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of increasing the likelihood of a desired response by following it with a pleasant stimulus.

Digital System

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