Author Question: All of the following occur during a stress response EXCEPT A) the parasympathetic branch of the ... (Read 87 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

All of the following occur during a stress response EXCEPT

A) the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated.
B) norepinephrine is released as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
C) glucose is made available for energy, due to the effects of epinephrine.
D) an increased output of the heart increases blood flow to the muscles.
E) the adrenal gland releases steroid hormones.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the fight-or-flight response?

A) Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to improved health .
B) The fight-or-flight response saves energy.
C) The fight-or-flight response is maladaptive in that it prepares an organism to either enter into battle or to flee a situation.
D) The term was coined by Walter Cannon.
E) Evoluation has eliminated the need for this response in humans.