Check the Following Paragraphs for Unity

question 5

Multiple Choice

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) Stress negatively affects many different parts of the body, from the brain to the bones. (2) It speeds up heart rate and respiration and raises blood pressure and body temperature. (3) It can interfere with metabolism, appetite, and digestion, so it can make us fat. (4) Stress weakens our immune system, too. (5) If stress continues for long periods of time, it can contribute to life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. (6) Stress also worsens depression and weakens memory by shrinking an important part of the brain, perhaps permanently. (7) Stress is good when it gives us extra jolts of adrenaline to achieve peak performance in our daily lives.

• A) sentence 1
• B) sentence 6
• C) sentence 7

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Definitions:

Epidermal Outgrowths

Structures like hair, feathers, or scales that develop from the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, in various organisms.

Plasmodesmata

Microscopic channels traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on plants that serve various functions, including protection against herbivores and insulating against frost.

Epidermal Outgrowths

Extensions of the epidermis, such as hair, feathers, or scales, serving various protective, sensory, and insulation roles.