People Who Are Under Constant Stress Have a Tendency to Gain

question 32

Multiple Choice

People who are under constant stress have a tendency to gain weight, especially in the midsection, even if they do not overeat. This is because the hypothalamus responds to the stress by stimulating the

• A) posterior pituitary.
• B) adrenal cortex.
• C) thyroid.
• D) adrenal medulla.
• E) pancreas.

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