Mark has been preparing for his graduate school entrance exam for several weeks and is very nervous about how he will perform. In addition to this stress, his girlfriend Jasmine is getting concerned that Mark has not been able to perform in the bedroom lately either. Mark's sexual difficulties due to stress are likely due to the involvement of his ___________ in the stress response.

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The hypothalamus is a key player in the stress response, as it releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) which triggers the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands. This increase in cortisol can lead to sexual difficulties as well as other physical symptoms of stress.

Mark Has Been Preparing for His Graduate School Entrance Exam