For Each Historical Identification Question, Define the Term and Briefly

question 114

Short Answer

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-compurgation and ordeal

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

HPA Axis

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis, a central stress response system that regulates hormones affecting body processes like immune function and metabolism.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control bodily functions such as temperature regulation, hunger, and mood.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that regulates vital body functions and general well-being through hormone production.