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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jun 19, 2018
What is the circuit that responds to perceived stressors by initiating the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream?
 
  a. hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
  b. general adaptation system
  c. cortisol receptor network
  d. sympathetic adrenalmedullary system

Question 2

Once the amygdala has identified a stimulus as potentially dangerous, it communicates with the ____.
 
  a. hypothalamus
  b. hippocampus
  c. adrenal glands
  d. cerebral cortex


Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
a


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