The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system involves a structure called the _____ in the brain, as well as a hormone called ______.
A) hippocampus; cortisol
B) hippocampus; melatonin
C) hypothalamus; cortisol
D) hypothalamus; melatonin
Answer: C) hypothalamus; cortisol
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