When Explaining the Fight-Or-Flight Response to Stress,the Nurse Identifies That

question 3

Multiple Choice

When explaining the fight-or-flight response to stress,the nurse identifies that the role of the pituitary gland is to:

• A) Minimize the secretion of cortisol.
• B) Facilitate the conservation of energy.
• C) Secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone.
• D) Encourage fleeing from the stressor.

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