Stress, the brain and hormones
2. What region of the brain detects stress and interprets
the stimulus as dangerous? What is its function, and where does it relay the
signal that conveys the danger? What format is the signal in? What is the role
of the region of the brain that receives the stress alert?
3. What is a hormone? What hormones are involved in the
stress response? When are hormones released in the stress response?
4. What is the HPA and what role does it play in the stress
response?
5. What recommendations are given to counter stress?
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