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The statements below (A–E) describe the physiological processes involved in the body's response to stress via the Sympathomedullary (SAM) pathway and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis.

Which two of these statements are false?

  • A: The pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
  • B: The sympathetic nervous system triggers the release of adrenaline from the adrenal cortex.
  • C: The parasympathetic nervous system decreases heart rate once a threat has passed.
  • D: The adrenal medulla releases noradrenaline during the fight-or-flight response.
  • E: The hypothalamus directly secretes ACTH into the bloodstream.
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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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