Which of the following statements about the sympathomedullary (SAM) pathway is correct?
It involves the stimulation of the adrenal cortex to secrete primary catecholamines.
It involves the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system to prepare the body for physical action.
It involves the stimulation of the adrenal medulla to release adrenaline and noradrenaline.
It involves the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) from the hypothalamus to initiate the stress response.
11 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Physiology of stress. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.