Asked by Bhumi Letap on Jun 23, 2024
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Which gland(s) is (are) stimulated by sympathetic excitation?
A) the pituitary gland
B) the adrenal gland
C) the lymph gland
D) the smooth glands of the autonomic nervous system
Adrenal Gland
The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, involved in stress response and metabolic processes.
Pituitary Gland
A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
Autonomic Nervous System
A component of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating automatic bodily activities such as cardiac rhythm, digestive processes, and breathing rate.
- Detail the physical and neurological responses to stress and arousal, involving the fight or flight mechanism.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the physical and neurological responses to stress and arousal, involving the fight or flight mechanism.
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