Simple Goiter

question 82

Multiple Choice

Simple goiter

• A)is due to lack of iodine.
• B)is due to high levels of thyroxine in the blood.
• C)is an enlargement of the thymus gland.
• D)is described by all of these characteristics.

Identify different types of conflicts and their psychological impacts.

Recognize factors that increase susceptibility to coronary heart disease (CHD).

Understand the biological processes involved in the stress response, including hormone secretion and the immune system's role.

Comprehend the role of support mechanisms in coping with stress.

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Definitions:

Cloth "Mother"

A reference to Harry Harlow's experiments with rhesus monkeys, where he demonstrated the importance of caregiving and companionship in social and cognitive development.

Wire "Mother"

A term referring to an experiment by Harry Harlow, showing infant monkeys preferred a cloth surrogate mother over a wire one that provided food, highlighting the importance of comfort and security.

Harry Harlow

An American psychologist best known for his maternal-separation and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys, which highlighted the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Isolated Newborn Monkeys

Isolated newborn monkeys refers to subjects in scientific studies examining the effects of isolation from peers and mothers on the social and psychological development of primates.