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A Few Weeks After Wayne Received a Diagnosis of Terminal

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A few weeks after Wayne received a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he began breaking things in his office and raging at fate.According to Kübler-Ross (1969) , what stage of dying was Wayne demonstrating?


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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.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.

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