Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) If an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes negatively charged because protons now outnumber electrons.
(2) Nitrogen, a group VA element, possesses five valence electrons.
(3) Polyatomic ions are generally not very stable and usually lose their identity during chemical reactions.

• A) All three statements are true.
• B) Two of the three statements are true.
• C) Only one of the statements is true.
• D) None of the statements is true.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building behaviors.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones that regulate various physiological processes.

Prostaglandin

Class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues; among its effects are vasodilation, stimulation and contraction of uterine smooth muscle and the promotion of inflammation and pain.