In Females, the Increase of Oxytocin and Estrogen During Stress

question 62

Multiple Choice

In females, the increase of oxytocin and estrogen during stress response:

• A) initiates the fight-or-flight response.
• B) initiates the tend-and-befriend response.
• C) initiates the trophotropic response.
• D) does all of these.

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