Research indicates that exposure to a stressor serves to activate:
A) the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system
B) the norepinephrine system but not the epinephrine system
C) primarily the right brain hemisphere
D) primarily the left brain hemisphere

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Exposure to a stressor activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which results in the release of cortisol, a stress hormone. This hormonal response helps the body cope with the stressor by mobilizing energy reserves and enhancing immune function. The activation of the norepinephrine and epinephrine systems is also part of the stress response, but the HPA axis is the primary hormonal response to stress. There is no evidence to suggest that exposure to a stressor activates primarily one hemisphere of the brain over the other.

Research Indicates That Exposure to a Stressor Serves to Activate