When Explaining to a Patient Admitted for Stress-Induced Supraventricular Tachycardia

When explaining to a patient admitted for stress-induced supraventricular tachycardia, the nurse will incorporate which of the following statements about what happens in the body as a result of excess stress?

A) The primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system is to stimulate the vagus nerve.
B) The corticotropin-releasing factor stimulates the release of norepinephrine, which is responsible for "fight-or-flight" reaction to stress.
C) Endorphins are released from the brain every time we experience stress.
D) The pituitary gland is ultimately responsible for growth, metabolism, and maturation, all of which are important when the body is stressed.