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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jun 22, 2018
During a stress response,
 
  a. the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated.
  b. norepinephrine is released as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
  c. the adrenal gland releases steroid hormones.
  d. an increased output of the heart increases blood flow to the muscles.
  e. the adrenal glands secrete androgens.

Question 2

A physiological reaction produced in the body by the perception of aversive or threatening events is referred to as
 
  a. a stressor.
  b. a fight-or-flight response.
  c. stressful.
  d. an immune response.
  e. stress.


sultansheikh

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

Answer: a. the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. stress.


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