A Number of Factors Have Been Identified That Decrease the Impact

question 159

Multiple Choice

A number of factors have been identified that decrease the impact of life stresses.These factors are referred to as:

• A) assimilation
• B) conservation
• C) androgyny
• D) resiliency

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Mammary Glands

The breasts.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates breast milk production following childbirth.

Acromegaly

A chronic condition characterized by enlargement of bones of the extremities and some bones of the head; thickening of facial soft tissues.