The Series of Bodily Changes That Are the Opposite of the Stress

question 27

Multiple Choice

The series of bodily changes that are the opposite of the stress reaction is called the:

• A)autoimmune response.
• B)galvanic skin response.
• C)fight-or-flight response.
• D)relaxation response.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.