Research Published in 2008 Found That,compared with Those Living Over

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research published in 2008 found that,compared with those living over 200 miles away,people living within 1.5 miles of the World Trade Center on September 11,2001,had less gray matter in their:

• A)amygdala.
• B)pons.
• C)visual cortex.
• D)temporal lobe.

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Definitions:

Sunglasses

Eyewear designed to protect the eyes from excessive sunlight and UV rays.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect pain and are activated by potentially harmful stimuli.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Cochlear Implant

A medical device that bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound.