Why Is the Hypothalamus Referred to as the Stress Center

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why is the hypothalamus referred to as the stress center?

• A)It determines whether a situation is stressful or not.
• B)It is the part of the brain that is most damaged when the organism is under stress.
• C)It is responsible for activating the flight-or-fight response.
• D)It relays information about stressful events to the reticular formation.

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