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Stella is stressed about her upcoming midterm exams. Which glands are managing that stress during the tests?
reproductive and pancreas
thyroid and parathyroids
hypothalamus and pineal
pituitary and adrenals
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Pituitary and adrenals.
During stress the hypothalamus → CRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete ACTH, which in turn stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol; the adrenal medulla also releases epinephrine/norepinephrine for the “fight-or-flight” response.
During stress the hypothalamus → CRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete ACTH, which in turn stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol; the adrenal medulla also releases epinephrine/norepinephrine for the “fight-or-flight” response.
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