Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 27

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question :
-When weight is applied to the top of a stone arch,all of the stone blocks in the arch undergo

• A)tension.
• B)compression.
• C)expansion.
• D)change of phase.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Variables

Factors that involve both psychological and social aspects affecting an individual's behavior and thoughts.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions and processes.

Hormones

Biological compounds produced by various body glands that regulate and control bodily functions.

HPA Axis

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