Moving from the Oldest Student in Middle School to the Youngest

question 9

Multiple Choice

Moving from the oldest student in middle school to the youngest in high school is known as the

• A)top-of-the-heap phenomenon.
• B)bottom-of-the-pile phenomenon.
• C)top-dog phenomenon.
• D)younger sibling syndrome.

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Definitions:

Cortisone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used medicinally to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency.

Cortisol

Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that responds to stress on a long-term basis; reduces inflammation and promotes protein and fat metabolism.

Adrenal Cortex

Outer portion of the adrenal gland; secretes mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, and glucocorticoids, such as cortisol.

Long-Term Stress

Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.