Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets

question 144

Multiple Choice

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome GAS) there is

• A) mobilization of energy reserves.
• B) increased urine release.
• C) decreased mental alertness.
• D) decreased blood flow to skeletal muscles and skin.
• E) decreased rate of respiration.

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