What Happens When the HPA Axis Is Activated

question 96

Multiple Choice

What happens when the HPA axis is activated?

• A)The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol.
• B)The hippocampus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF).
• C)The pituitary gland (via the parasympathetic nervous system) activates the adrenal glands.
• D)CRF stimulates the thyroid gland.

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