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Response to Chronic (ongoing) stressors
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if threat is ongoing the HPA axis kicks in
H - the hypothalamus releases CRH into the bloodstream
P - pituitary gland responds to CRH and releases ACTH
A - Adrenal cortex stimulated by ACTH to release cortisol
cortisol helps deal with stress by reducing sensitivity to pain and giving quick burst of energy
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- A level Psychology (Biopsychology) Flowchart on Response to Chronic (ongoing) stressors, created by Connor Hargrave on 01/05/2017.
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- Connor Hargrave · May 2017
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- May 1, 2017
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