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Unit 4 · Biological Basis of Behaviour Psychology · June 2023 · 15 Jun

Arrange the following physiological response to stress sequentially

A. Release of Adrenocorticotropin hormone from pituitary gland

B. Release of CRF from hypothalamus

C. Perception of stress

D. Suppression of immune system functioning

E. Glucocorticoid release from Adrenal gland

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Correct answer: B. C, B, A, E, D

Explanation

Stress is perceived → hypothalamus releases CRF → pituitary releases ACTH → adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids → immunity is suppressed.

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