The most common cause of encephalitis is
a. a virus transmitted by mosquitoes.
b. a bacterium transmitted by sexual intercourse
c. a virus found in bird droppings.
d. a virus found in untreated drinking water.
e. consumption of spoiled meat.
Answer: a. a virus transmitted by mosquitoes.
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Much human behavior involves
(a) short-term adaptations (b) long-term adaptations (c) context-specific adaptations (d) all of these
Serena had a traumatic brain injury that suppresses the functions of her hypothalamus. She is now especially careful when crossing a busy street because:
A. her brain now produces an excess of oxytocin, which prevents her from getting out of the way of danger. B. her brain now produces such high levels of adrenaline and corticosteroids that her body is in a state of exhaustion. C. she doesn't recognize that it's a dangerous situation because her brain injury affects the primary appraisal process. D. she knows it's a dangerous situation, but her sympathetic nervous system isn't activated to respond to the danger.