Regarding the word somesthetic, soma means

The experience of vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes is most likely to be triggered by:

A) LSD B) heroin C) nembutal D) amphetamines

Gloria's friends have recently noticed a startling change in her behavior. She eats everything in sight but gains little, if any, weight. She speeds around the room as if she were taking amphetamines. She seems constantly tense and agitated, and has trouble sleeping. She has become impulsive and lately she seems to be upset by even the slightest stress. The source of Gloria's problems is probably an ______ gland.

a. overactive pituitary b. underactive pituitary c. overactive thyroid d. underactive thyroid