Due to High Stress Levels, a Student's Memory Is Impaired

question 20

Multiple Choice

Due to high stress levels, a student's memory is impaired. In addition to increased levels of stress hormones in the body, their ___________ has also physically deteriorated, from being exposed to high levels of hormones.

• A)amygdala
• B)hypothalamus
• C)hippocampus
• D)reticular activating system

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Definitions:

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