Situations That Trigger Physical and Emotional Reactions Are Termed

question 100

Multiple Choice

Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are termed

• A) distress.
• B) stress responses.
• C) stressors.
• D) unmanaged stress.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland, known for its roles in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Milk Synthesis

The biological process by which mammary glands produce milk.

Antagonistic Hormones

Hormones that have opposing effects on the body, regulating various physiological functions to maintain homeostasis.