In the _____ Stage, the Pituitary Gland Signals the Adrenal

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the _____ stage, the pituitary gland signals the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol.These stress hormones are dumped into the bloodstream with some bodily processes speeding up and others slowing.

• A)alarm
• B)activation
• C)resistance
• D)defensive

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Definitions:

Nerve Endings

Specialized structures at the end of nerves that are sensitive to various stimuli, enabling sensations.

Introitus

The entrance to the vagina, bounded by the labia minora.

Fallopian Tubes

A pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce oocytes (egg cells) and secrete hormones, playing a critical role in female reproductive health.