Research Indicates That When You Are Stressed There May Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that when you are stressed there may be a shift from a _______ strategy to a _________ strategy.

• A) striatum; amygdala
• B) hippocampal; striatum
• C) striatum; hippocampal
• D) amygdala; striatum

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Definitions:

Telomere

A region of repetitive nucleotide sequences at each end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.

Chromosome

A long, threadlike structure made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for complex cognitive functions, including behavior, learning, personality, and voluntary movement.