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Stella is stressed about her upcoming midterm exams. Determine the glands that are managing stress during the tests.

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Answer;

D. pituitary and adrenals

Step-by-step explanation;

-The hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis is our central stress response system. The HPA axis is an eloquent and every-dynamic intertwining of the central nervous system and endocrine system.

-The HPA axis is responsible for the neuroendocrine adaptation component of the stress response. This response is characterized by hypothalamic release of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF).

-When CRF binds to CRF receptors on the anterior pituitary gland, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is released. ACTH binds to receptors on the adrenal cortex and stimulates adrenal release of cortisol. In response to stressors, cortisol will be released for several hours after encountering the stressor.

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I think you forgot to give the options along with the question. i am answering the question based on my knowledge and research. "Pituitary and adrenals" are the glands that are managing stress during the tests. I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and the answer has come to your desired help.
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