An anatomy and physiology instructor scratches chalk across the blackboard causing a screeching sound. Several students get a feeling like their "hair is standing on end
" This response is part of the sympathetic stress reaction and is called what? A) Diaphoresis
B) Diuresis
C) Piloerection
D) Vasoconstriction
C
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The "goose flesh" or "hair standing on end" reaction that occurs as part of the stress response is called piloerection. Diaphoresis refers to sweating. Diuresis is the loss of water through the kidneys. Vasoconstriction is a muscle contraction in the blood vessel leading to blood vessel narrowing.
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