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Yi-Chen

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The correct pathway for the secretion of glucocorticoids involves:
 
  a. central nucleus of the amygdala > activates ACTH secretion from anterior pituitary > PVN activation > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal medulla
  b. CRH secretion within the PVN > activates ACTH release from anterior
  pituitary > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex
  c. PVN activation > CRH secretion in median eminence > ACTH secretion from anterior pituitary > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex
  d. ACTH secretion from the PVN > CRH release from the posterior pituitary > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex
  e. activation of the central nucleus of the amygdala > sympathetic activation > adrenaline release > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex

Question 2

In a response to a stressful situation, the ___________ stimulates release of cortisol from the _____________.
 
  a. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal medulla
  b. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal cortex
  c. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal medulla
  d. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal cortex
  e. hypothalamic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal cortex


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sarah_brady415

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

Answer: c. PVN activation > CRH secretion in median eminence > ACTH secretion from anterior pituitary > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal cortex


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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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