In the Late Summer of 1845, Mary Paul, Age 15

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the late summer of 1845, Mary Paul, age 15, went to work in a spinning room in the booming mill town of Lowell, _______.

• A) Vermont.
• B) Great Britain.
• C) Massachusetts.
• D) North Carolina.

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Definitions:

Sleep-Inducing Hormone

Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Melatonin

A chemical substance secreted by the pineal gland in reaction to lack of light, which controls the rhythm of sleeping and waking.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays key roles in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's stress response and in various cognitive and emotional functions.