In response to a stressful situation, the __________ stimulates release of cortisol from the __________.
A. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal medulla
B. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal cortex
C. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal medulla
D. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal cortex
Answer: D
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