Which Statement Accurately Describes the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Pathway of the Stress

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway of the stress response?

• A) The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary to produce a stress hormone that causes the adrenal gland to release corticosteroids.
• B) The hypothalamus produces corticosteroids, which stimulate the pituitary to produce a stress hormone that causes the adrenal gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone.
• C) The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary to produce corticosteroids that cause the adrenal gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone.
• D) The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary to produce a stress hormone that causes the adrenal gland to release hypothalamic hormone in a feedback loop.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The region of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and voluntary movements.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and involved in speech and memory functions.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Parietal Lobe

One of four main lobes of the brain, located at the top of the head, responsible for processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as for visual perception and language processing.