One of the Two Major Systems That Are Affected by the Stress

question 42

Multiple Choice

One of the two major systems that are affected by the stress response is the ____________, which results in secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

• A) hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis
• B) parasympathetic nervous system
• C) sympathetic-adrenomedullary system
• D) autonomic nervous system

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