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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Direct effects of stress on the immune system occur through ______, and indirect effects can occur through ______.
 
  A) the cardiovascular system . . . autonomic nervous system activation effects
  B) the sympathetic nervous system . . . parasympathetic nervous system suppression
  C) connections between the immune and nervous systems . . . secretion of hormones
  D) the adrenal medulla . . . activation of the pituitary gland and releasing factors

Question 2

Releasing factors are:
 
  A) hormones secreted by endocrine glands.
  B) hormones that are produced in the brain.
  C) hormones released by the adrenal glands.
  D) hormones that are produced as cytokines.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


mckennatimberlake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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