Asked by
Phoebe Jones
on Nov 06, 2024Verified
The release of hormones by the adrenal glands is most likely to trigger
A) depression.
B) the fight-or-flight response.
C) the pain reflex.
D) a refractory period.
Adrenal Glands
Small glands located on top of each kidney, which produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, crucial for stress response and metabolism.
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activities of various organs and cells.
Fight-Or-Flight Response
A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight or flee.
- Understand the connection between the endocrine system and emotional or physiological reactions.
- Comprehend how hormones affect behavioral and physiological activities.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the connection between the endocrine system and emotional or physiological reactions.
- Comprehend how hormones affect behavioral and physiological activities.