Stress Response and Sympathetic Nervous System Quiz
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What does the sympathetic nervous system activation lead to?

  • Decreased adrenaline release
  • Increased digestion
  • Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure (correct)

    • What does the HPA axis stand for?

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (correct)
  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
  • Hypothalamic-thyroid-adrenal axis
  • Hypothalamic-thyroid-thymus axis

    • Which gland releases adrenaline and norepinephrine into the bloodstream during stress?

  • Pituitary gland
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal gland (correct)
  • Thyroid gland

    • Which part of the brain is involved in stress modulation?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is released by the hypothalamus during stress?

    <p>Corticotrophin releasing hormone/factor (CRH or CRF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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