The Symphathomedullary Pathway 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyStressASAQA Created by: Malteser42Created on: 08-04-14 11:38 What does the Hypothalamus do? (First step of the pathway) What does the Hypothalamus do? (First step of the pathway) 1 of 5 What does the ANS do? (Second step) The ANS stimulates the Adrenal medulla which releases adrenaline and noradrenaline (Second step) 2 of 5 What is the third step of the Sympathomedullary Pathway? Stress Hormones are released into the bloodstream causing physical effects on the body (third step) 3 of 5 What effects on the body do the stress hormones have on the body? Increased heart rate, blood pressure etc. 4 of 5 Why does our body respond this way? To prepare us for the fight or flight response. 5 of 5
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