As Part of the Stress Response, the HPA Axis Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

As part of the stress response, the HPA axis is stimulated. Which structures make up this system?

• A) Hippocampus, parietal lobe, and amygdala
• B) Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands
• C) Hind brain, pyramidal nervous system, and anterior cerebrum
• D) Hepatic artery, parasympathetic nervous system, and acoustic nerve

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