Which of the Following Does NOT Result from HPA Activation

question 203

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT result from HPA activation?

• A) The hypothalamus sends chemical messages to the pituitary gland.
• B) The pituitary gland sends messages to the adrenal cortex.
• C) Levels of cortisol are decreased.
• D) A person experiences increased energy.

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Definitions:

Confusion

A state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind about something.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body during exercise, excitement, pain, and sexual activity, contributing to a sense of well-being.

Morphine

A powerful opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used to relieve severe pain.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.