In Spite of the Fact That He Sold Only Two

question 98

Multiple Choice

In spite of the fact that he sold only two paintings in his entire life,Van Gogh painted for hours each day.He most likely was motivated by

• A) opponent-processes.
• B) extrinsic factors.
• C) intrinsic factors.
• D) novel stimulation.

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Definitions:

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, acting as an important counter-regulatory hormone to insulin.

Insulin

A substance created by the pancreas that controls the levels of sugar in the blood, helping glucose to be absorbed by various tissues.

Prostaglandins

Local hormones derived from lipid molecules. Prostaglandins typically do not travel in the bloodstream to find their target cells because their targets are close by. These hormones have numerous effects, including uterine stimulation during childbirth.

Local Hormones

Hormones that act locally without first entering the bloodstream, often involved in local regulatory processes such as inflammation.