Asked by Mya and Taylor Dockery,s on Apr 23, 2024
Which of the following is the pathway produced in the adrenal glands in response to long-term stress?
A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → adrenal cortex (glucocorticoids)
B) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
C) anterior pituitary (ACTH) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
D) adrenal cortex (glucocorticoids) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)
E) adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH)
Long-Term Stress
Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.
Glucocorticoids
A class of corticosteroids, which are a type of steroid hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses.
- Understand the contribution of hormones to the regulation of metabolism and the response to stress.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the contribution of hormones to the regulation of metabolism and the response to stress.