The HPA axis is activated by the (A)_______. On the other hand, it is suppressed by the (B)_______ in response to the level of cortisol in the blood, which is detected by the (C)_______.

a. (A) amygdala, (B) hippocampus, (C) CRH receptor
b. (A) hippocampus, (B) amygdala, (C) glucocorticoid receptor
c. (A) amygdala, (B) hippocampus, (C) glucocorticoid receptor
d. (A) hippocampus, (B) amygdala, (C) CRH receptor


Answer: c. (A) amygdala, (B) hippocampus, (C) glucocorticoid receptor

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