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NguyenJ

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Research has shown that excessive secretion of the stress hormone cortisol can result in cell death in the hippocampal region of the brain in cases of
 
  a. substance abuse.
 b. mania.
 c. posttraumatic stress disorder.
  d. AIDS.

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA axis?
 
  a. The hippocampus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF).
 b. CRF stimulates the thyroid gland.
 c. The pituitary gland (via the parasympathetic nervous system) activates the adrenal glands.
  d. The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol.


mcabuhat

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

c

Answer to Question 2

d


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