Compared with People Who Develop Mood or Anxiety Disorders in Adulthood,people

question 103

Multiple Choice

Compared with people who develop mood or anxiety disorders in adulthood,people who develop schizophrenia

• A) show more negative emotions and motor disturbances as children.
• B) seek treatment at a younger age.
• C) are more likely to take their medications.
• D) tend to be higher functioning intellectually as children.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.

Hypophysis

Another term for the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various body functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the diencephalon. It maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.

Lactogenic Hormone

A hormone, also known as prolactin, that stimulates milk production in mammals.