The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal System Involves a Structure Called the _____ in the Brain

question 56

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system involves a structure called the _____ in the brain, as well as a hormone called ______.

• A)hippocampus; cortisol
• B)hippocampus; melatonin
• C)hypothalamus; cortisol
• D)hypothalamus; melatonin

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Procedures

Medical tests and evaluations performed to identify the presence of a disease or determine its severity in a patient.

Specificity

The ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease (true negative rate).

Negative Predictive Value

is the proportion of negative test results that are truly negative, indicating how well a test identifies individuals who do not have a disease.

High Sensitivity

The capability of an assessment to accurately detect individuals who have the disease (true positive rate).