What role does the hypothalamus play in the activation of the fight-flight response?

A. It releases dopamine into the blood stream.
B. It transfers sensory information to the stress centers of the brain.
C. It triggers the pituitary gland to release a stress-fighting hormone.
D. It activates the parasympathetic division.


Answer: C

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