The sympathomendullary pathway and the role of cortisol

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  • Used in acute stress
    -Hypothalamus activates sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.
    -Adrenal medulla releases stress hormones --> adrenaline and noradrenaline.
    -This activation causes a series of bodily changes as a result of the flight or fight response. leads to increased heart rate, digestion stops and pupils dilate.