Optimism

question 63

Multiple Choice

Optimism:

• A) has been shown to have only positive outcomes on health and health behaviors.
• B) has been shown to have positive health outcomes only for European Americans.
• C) has been shown to have positive health outcomes only in the U.S.
• D) has been shown to correlate negatively with serious physical illness and premature death.

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Definitions:

Preganglionic Axons

Axons that originate from neurons located in the brainstem or the spinal cord and terminate in autonomic ganglia, part of the autonomic nervous system.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of nerve cell bodies in the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system that transmit signals to various body organs.

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located on the cell surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, antigens, or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.