Question

tauri was a first responder in an accident. his fight-or-flight response kicked in right away. this would result in the release of ______ and the short-term effect of ______.

cortisol; weakening the immune system
gaba; increasing awareness of pain
cortisol; depressed mood
cortisol; improving immune system functioning

Explanation:

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Analyze the physiological stress response

Using the Fight-or-Flight Response knowledge point
The fight-or-flight response triggers the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to the release of stress hormones.

Identify the hormone released

Using the Cortisol Effects knowledge point
Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex during acute stress.

Determine the short-term physiological effect

Using the Stress and Immune Functioning knowledge point
In the short term, high levels of cortisol suppress non-essential bodily functions, leading to a temporary weakening of the immune system.
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<mcq-correct>cortisol; weakening the immune system</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>GABA; increasing awareness of pain</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>cortisol; depressed mood</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>cortisol; improving immune system functioning</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the physiological stress response

Using the Fight-or-Flight Response knowledge point
The fight-or-flight response triggers the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to the release of stress hormones.

Identify the hormone released

Using the Cortisol Effects knowledge point
Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex during acute stress.

Determine the short-term physiological effect

Using the Stress and Immune Functioning knowledge point
In the short term, high levels of cortisol suppress non-essential bodily functions, leading to a temporary weakening of the immune system.
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<mcq-correct>cortisol; weakening the immune system</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>GABA; increasing awareness of pain</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>cortisol; depressed mood</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>cortisol; improving immune system functioning</mcq-option>
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