What Is the Main Difference Between the Way Younger People

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between the way younger people and older people respond to stress?

• A)Younger people have a slower restorative process after a stressful episode.
• B)Younger people have better coping strategies for dealing with stress.
• C)The process of aging increases the pituitary gland's response to stress,making it work harder.
• D)Older people keep stress hormones in their system at elevated levels for longer periods.

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Definitions:

Melanopsin

A photopigment found in specialized photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, important for regulating circadian rhythms and pupil constriction in response to light.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms by regulating melatonin production, affecting sleep and wakefulness.

Melanopsin

A photopigment found in retinal ganglion cells, influential in regulating circadian rhythms and pupil response.

Wavelengths

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.