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Physiology of stress

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Question 8

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis?

The adrenal medulla releases cortisol.

The pituitary gland releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).

The adrenal cortex releases cortisol.

The hypothalamus releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

Physiology of stress Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Physiology of stress with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 11 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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