The bodys stress responses are controlled mainly by the adre

The body\'s stress responses are controlled mainly by the: adrenal gland hypothalamus hypothyroid gland posterior pituitary gland cerebral cortex Which of the following are part of the body\'s initial (immediate) response to stress: activation of the parasympathetic nervous system release of the thyroid hormones

Solution

1. Hypothalamus

The stressor activates the hypothalamic pituitary axis.

Pituitary gland stimulation results in the release of ACTH (Adreno corticotropic hormone).

Stimulation of adrenal glands and release of corticosteroid.

Cortisol enables body to maintain steady supplies of blood sugar.

This helps the person to cope with the stress.