​In the Study of Experimental Starvation, What Were the Effects

question 27

Multiple Choice

​In the study of experimental starvation, what were the effects of semi-starvation on the behavior of the participants?

• A) ​They showed high group morale and cooperation.
• B) ​They exercised vigorously to distract themselves from feelings of hunger.
• C) ​They became aggressive and lost interest in their normal activities.
• D) ​They became overly attached to other group members.

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Definitions:

Nuclear Pores

Openings in the nuclear envelope that allow the passage of ions, molecules, and RNA between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Lysosomes

Organelles in eukaryotic cells containing digestive enzymes used for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

Suicide Sacs

Specialized organelles in cells, known as lysosomes, that contain digestive enzymes which can break down the cell upon damage or death, acting as a cellular self-destruct mechanism.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.