The release of cortisol during the fight-or-flight response occurs at the end of the _____ pathway.

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The HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis is responsible for the release of cortisol during the fight-or-flight response. This axis starts from the hypothalamus, which secretes corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), leading to the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. ACTH then stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and release cortisol. Therefore, the correct pathway is hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal cortex, making option C the correct answer.

The Release of Cortisol During the Fight-Or-Flight Response Occurs at the End