Which Statement MOST Accurately Describes the Sympathetic Nervous System Pathway

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which statement MOST accurately describes the sympathetic nervous system pathway of the stress response?

• A) The hypothalamus excites the sympathetic nervous system, which then excites body organs to release hormones, causing even more arousal.
• B) The parasympathetic nervous system excites the sympathetic nervous system, which then excites body organs to release hormones, producing even more arousal.
• C) The adrenal glands stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, which then suppresses the release of corticosteroids, which moderates the stress response.
• D) The hypothalamus inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, which then inhibits body organs to release hormones that serve as neurotransmitters, causing a reduction in arousal.

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