Regarding the HPA Axis Which of the Following Statements Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

Regarding the HPA axis which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) The HPA axis refers to the hippocampus, pituitary gland and adrenal cortex
• B) Action of the HPA includes release of cortisol by the adrenal cortex
• C) Cortisol facilitates an individual's response to short-term threat
• D) Cortisol affects the body in ways that confer survival benefits
• E) The HPA is chronically activated in most cases of depression and some cases of anxiety disorder

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Definitions:

Yearly Observations

Refers to data points or measurements that are collected once every year.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing, observed in data over time.

Annual Time-series

A sequence of data points representing the value of a variable over a series of years.

Sequential Order

The arrangement of objects, events, or values in a specific sequence where the order is significant.