In Animals, Chronic Stress Results in Fewer Synapses in the Brain's

question 105

Multiple Choice

In animals, chronic stress results in fewer synapses in the brain's ______.

• A) prefrontal cortex and hippocampus
• B) amygdala and pituitary gland
• C) parietal lobe and cerebellum
• D) frontal lobe and occipital lobe

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Definitions:

Disabled Students

Individuals pursuing education who have physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that may hinder their full and effective participation in school alongside their peers.

Repeated Exposure

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Angular Gyrus

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