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

Which two of these statements are false?

  • A: The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, in response to stimulation by ACTH.
  • B: Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland to act directly on the adrenal medulla.
  • C: Activation of the sympathomedullary (SAM) pathway results in increased gastrointestinal activity and salivation.
  • D: The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal medulla to secrete adrenaline and noradrenaline into the bloodstream.
  • E: Chronic activation of the HPA axis can lead to immunosuppression due to the prolonged effects of cortisol.
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Stress Questions

Practise AQA A Level Psychology Stress with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 100 questions covering Physiology of stress, Role of stress in illness, Sources of stress, Measuring stress, Individual differences in stress, and Managing and coping with stress, 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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