Mikell Has Been Thinking Over and Over Again About a Conflict

question 11

Multiple Choice

Mikell has been thinking over and over again about a conflict she had with a coworker.As a consequence,she has allowed that stressful conflict to pervade her evenings and weekends when she is not at work.Her sister,Tori,also had a conflict with a coworker but seemed to forget about it almost immediately.When their friends are catching the common cold,which of these two will be more vulnerable to catching the cold as well?

• A) Mikell, because her elevated stress levels will make her immune system less effective
• B) Tori, because her elevated stress levels will make her immune system less effective
• C) Tori, because she is likely to spend more time socializing with her sick friends
• D) Mikell, because she is likely to spend more time socializing with her sick friends

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Supertasters

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Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the sensation of taste.

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Eardrum

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