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chandani

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Studies of air traffic controllers who work in a busy airport indicate that they
 
  A) enjoy better health later in life.
  B) show immediate effects, but recover quickly.
  C) recover gradually, but exhibit no lasting effects of the stress.
  D) may be more likely to have high blood pressure and ulcers.
  E) are more likely to show avoidance of stress in the future.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly depicts the control of secretion of glucocorticoids?
 
  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 anterior pituitary -> 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



karmakat49

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: Studies of air traffic controllers who work in a busy airport indicate that they may be more likely to have high blood pressure and ulcers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: The control of secretion of glucocorticoids is: PVN activation -> CRH secretion in anterior pituitary -> ACTH secretion from anterior pituitary - > glucocorticoid secretion from adrenal cortex.



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