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notis

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Hans Selye argued that ill health induced by chronic stress exposure reflects
 
  A) the prolonged secretion of acetylcholine.
  B) overstimulation of growth.
  C) the prolonged secretion of glucocorticoids.
  D) the activation of apoptosis in brain by stress exposure.
  E) decreased blood pressure.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about glucocorticoids is correct?
 
  A) An inability to secrete glucocorticoids results in greater reactivity/toxicity to stressors.
  B) Secretion of glucocorticoids is controlled by the central nucleus of the amygdala.
  C) Glucocorticoids increase levels of hormones that affect sexual function.
  D) Cortisol is a glucocorticoid released by the anterior pituitary gland.
  E) Glucocorticoid receptors are mostly found within limbic system neurons.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Rationale: Hans Selye argued that ill health induced by chronic stress exposure reflects the prolonged secretion of glucocorticoids.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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