When a Normally Well-Adjusted Person Becomes Ill, He Is Likely

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a normally well-adjusted person becomes ill, he is likely to _______

• A) cope with the illness easily and maintain the same level of good adjustment.
• B) cope with the illness effectively, but his level of adjustment will be lessened.
• C) become poorly adjusted until he recovers.
• D) remain poorly adjusted for some time after recovery.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins and regulate reproductive functions.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones regulating various bodily functions.