The Fear That Trying to Leave an Abusive Relationship Might

question 21

Multiple Choice

The fear that trying to leave an abusive relationship might lead to brutal violence or murder is

• A) based on a myth.
• B) realistic.
• C) part of the abused person's mental disorder.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar.