1. In studying the effects of meditation, Benson found significant physiological changes, including: a. One's opposite to the "fight or flight" syndrome. b. Increased heart rate. c. Sensory stimulation. d. Cardiopulmonary alertness. e. Decreased neurotelephonic response. 2. The average American consumes nearly 150 pounds of sugars, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup, significantly less than was consumed in Colonial America. True False

1. In studying the effects of meditation, Benson found significant physiological changes, including: a. One's opposite to the "fight or flight" syndrome. b. Increased heart rate. c. Sensory stimulation. d. Cardiopulmonary alertness. e. Decreased neurotelephonic response. 2. The average American consumes nearly 150 pounds of sugars, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup, significantly less than was consumed in Colonial America. True False

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