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The hypothalamus can activate the sympathetic nervous system
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True because after the Amygdala sends a distress signal, the hypothalamus activated the sympathetic nervous system by sending signals through the autonomic nerves to the adrenal glands. These glands respond by pumping the hormone epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) into the bloodstream.
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