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What does the sympathetic nervous system activation lead to?
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?
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?
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?
Which part of the brain is involved in stress modulation?
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Which neurotransmitter is released by the hypothalamus during stress?
Which neurotransmitter is released by the hypothalamus during stress?
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