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Cables Containing Copper Wires That Resemble Those in Standard Telephone

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Cables containing copper wires that resemble those in standard telephone cables are known as ________ cables.

Understand the concept of stress and the body's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) as proposed by Hans Selye.
Identify and explain the stages of the general adaptation syndrome: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Recognize the physiological responses to stress, including the role of the adrenal medulla and the release of catecholamines.
Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies in response to stress.

Definitions:

Small Intestine

Longest portion of the digestive tract, and the site of most digestion and absorption.

Brush Border

A densely packed layer of microvilli found on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine, enhancing nutrient absorption.

Microvilli

Fingerlike projections from the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell; increase surface area of the cell.

Acidic Secretions

Fluids produced by cells or glands that contain a high concentration of acid, like stomach acid, aiding in digestion and other processes.

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