What Is a Dimension

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a dimension?

Recognize the contributions of Walter Cannon and Hans Selye to stress physiology.

Explain the effects of stress on health, both direct and indirect.

Understand the role of catecholamines and corticosteroids in stress response.

Understand how stress affects immune function and the potential impact on health.

Definitions:

Organic Compound

Molecules typically containing carbon atoms in rings or long chains, where other atoms (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen) are attached.

Melting Point

The temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid phase under standard atmospheric pressure.

Linoleic Acid

An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid important in human diet and various metabolic processes.

Hydrogenated

Refers to the chemical addition of hydrogen to a compound, often used to convert unsaturated fats to saturated fats in the food industry.