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    BRAIN-BODY PATHWAYS IN STRESS

    Stress

    Hypothalamus

    Pituitary

    Autonomic Nervous
    System (Sympathetic
    Division)

    Secretion of catecholamines
    Increased cardiovascular response
    Increased respiration
    Increased blood flow to active
    muscles
    Increased muscle strength
    Increased mental activity

    Adrenocorticotropic
    Hormone (ACTH)

    Adrenal
    Medulla
    Adrenal
    Cortex

    Secretion of corticosteroids
    Increased protien and fat
    mobilization
    Increased access to energy storage
    Decreased Inflammation

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