Question

question 5
what is a cause - and - effect relationship that takes place in the
article?
a. fear causes hormones to be released that slow down the
bodys ability to react to danger.
b. physical changes, such as an increased heart rate, halt the
release of hormones.
c. physical changes, such as an increased heart rate, cause
the release of hormones.
d. fear causes hormones to be released in order to prepare
the body to react to danger.

Explanation:

In a cause - and - effect relationship, the cause leads to the effect. When a person experiences fear (cause), the body releases hormones (effect) to prepare for a reaction to danger. Option A is incorrect as hormones released due to fear do not slow down the body's reaction to danger. Option B is wrong because physical changes like increased heart rate are often a result of hormone release, not the cause of halting hormone release. Option C has the cause - effect reversed; it is the fear (and the associated hormonal response) that can lead to physical changes like increased heart rate, not the other way around for the hormone - release mechanism in the context of fear response.

Answer:

D. Fear causes hormones to be released in order to prepare the body to react to danger.