The HPA Axis That Plays a Role in Reaction to Stress

question 13

True/False

The HPA axis that plays a role in reaction to stress is composed of the hypothalamus,the pituitary gland,and the amygdala.

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Muscle Action

The process by which muscles contract and relax, leading to movement of body parts.

Charged Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.