When the Sympathetic Nervous System Is Active, the ____ Releases

question 17

Multiple Choice

When the sympathetic nervous system is active, the ____ releases epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream helping to increase respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure.

• A) thyroid gland
• B) adrenal medulla
• C) pituitary gland
• D) striate cortex

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that balances the desires of the id and the morals of the superego, operating on the reality principle.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that drives individuals to seek immediate gratification of needs and desires, avoiding pain or discomfort.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, often prioritizing short-term rewards over long-term outcomes.

Ego Ideal

An essential component of the personality in Freudian psychoanalysis, representing an individual's ideal self and the standards by which they judge their own actions.