James,who Lives in the United States,will Most Likely Consider Himself

question 59

Multiple Choice

James,who lives in the United States,will most likely consider himself an adult when he _______,whereas Nelson,who lives in South Africa,will most likely consider himself an adult when he ______.

• A)moves out of the house;graduates from college.
• B)obtains financial independence;gets married.
• C)turns 21;gets married.
• D)gets married;buys his first home.

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Definitions:

Peptide Hormone

Type of hormone that is a protein, a peptide, a glycoprotein, or is derived from an amino acid.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst, as well as hormones.

Posterior Pituitary

Portion of the pituitary gland that stores and secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone produced by the hypothalamus.

Positive Feedback

Mechanism of homeostatic response in which the output of the system intensifies and increases the activity of the system.