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Persistent Stress Can Influence Not Only Our Biological Functioning but Also

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Persistent stress can influence not only our biological functioning but also our behavioral lifestyles.Describe how both of these factors help to account for the link between prolonged stress and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.


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Cytoplasmic Segregation

The uneven distribution of cytoplasmic contents, such as organelles and cytoplasmic determinants, during cell division.

Homeobox

A DNA sequence found within genes that are involved in the regulation of patterns of anatomical development.

Pattern Formation

Positioning of cells during development that determines the final shape of an organism.

Fetus

The stage of development in mammals following the embryonic stage, characterized by rapid growth and maturation of organs and systems.

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