As Discussed in Your Textbook, the Major Characteristics of Good

question 48

Multiple Choice

As discussed in your textbook, the major characteristics of good schools include all but which of the following?

• A) being integrated into the community (e.g., with local colleges or businesses)
• B) an emphasis on intellectual activities
• C) emphasizing rote memorization and passive listening in classrooms
• D) employing committed teachers and giving them the freedom to plan their curricula

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Definitions:

Gastrin

A hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the stomach's parietal cells.

Somatotropin

Also known as growth hormone (GH), it is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of a substance by a gland.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and a key component in regulating metabolism, immune response, and inflammation.