A Student Comments to His Roommate That the Only Way

question 156

Multiple Choice

A student comments to his roommate that the only way he will be able to pass his final exams is to not sleep for the next three days.This statement suggests that

• A)students are more concerned about good grades than good health.
• B)society should value sleep more highly than good grades.
• C)there is a trade-off between studying and sleep.
• D)society should value good grades more highly than sleep because students can catch up on their sleep once final exams are over.

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Definitions:

Eccrine Gland

Sweat glands located all over the body that help in cooling the body through perspiration.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are generated.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the skin that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

Thick Skin

A type of skin that contains five layers and is found in areas of high abrasion, such as palms of the hands and soles of the feet, characterized by a thicker epidermis.