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Continuous secretion of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. damage to the hippocampus.
 b. impaired functioning of the immune system.
 c. muscle atrophy.
 d. low blood pressure in the cardiovascular system.

Question 2

The final process in the activation of the HPA axis is
 
  a. secretion of CRF by the hypothalamus.
 b. stimulation of the pituitary gland by CRF.
 c. activation of the adrenal gland by the pituitary gland.
  d. secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland.


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Jsherida

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

d

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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