Are there changes in immune function during young adulthood? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: There is decreased production of T-cells and B-cells. T-cells are produced in the thymus gland and B-cells are produced in the bone marrow. These changes are subtle, but it may take longer to recover from illness or injury than it did at earlier ages.
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a. dyspareunia. b. hypoactive sexual desire. c. inhibited sexual arousal. d. orgasmic disorder.
Heritability studies of personality show that
a. very few personality traits are influenced by genetic factors. b. almost all personality traits are influenced by genetic factors. c. only broad traits, such as extraversion or neuroticism, are influenced by genetic factors. d. only specific traits, such as self-control or sociability, are influenced by genetic factors.