Stress Hormones Are Released by the _____ Gland(s)

question 5

Multiple Choice

Stress hormones are released by the _____ gland(s) .

• A)thyroid
• B)pancreatic
• C)pituitary
• D)pineal

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person's everyday activities.

Tricyclic Antidepressant Drugs

A class of medications used to treat depression that work by blocking the absorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.