The physical arousal that accompanies the fight-or-flight response involves the activation of which of the following endocrine glands?
A) the testes in males and the ovaries in females
B) the pineal gland
C) the thyroid gland
D) the adrenal medulla

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The fight-or-flight response is a physiological response to stress, and it involves the activation of the adrenal medulla, which is part of the adrenal gland. The adrenal medulla releases hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, which increase heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, and prepare the body to fight or flee from a perceived threat. The other options listed (A, B, and C) are not directly involved in the fight-or-flight response.

The Physical Arousal That Accompanies the Fight-Or-Flight Response Involves the Activation