Compared to Type I Alcoholics, Type II Alcoholics Are More

question 51

Multiple Choice

Compared to type I alcoholics, type II alcoholics are more likely to engage in ______.

• A) early-onset drinking and become addicted more rapidly
• B) late-onset drinking and become addicted slowly
• C) early-onset drinking and become addicted slowly
• D) late-onset drinking and become addicted more rapidly

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature, hunger, and hormonal balance.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which plays a role in lactation, reproductive functions, and the immune system.