You just realized that you have a 10-page paper due tomorrow and you have not even started it yet. Which part of the brain determines the overall reaction to this type of stress?
A) Brain stem
B) Hypothalamus
C) Cerebral cortex
D) Pituitary gland

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The hypothalamus is responsible for activating the body's stress response, known as the "fight or flight" response, in reaction to perceived threats or stressors. In this scenario, realizing a 10-page paper is due tomorrow and having not started it yet would likely activate this response.

You Just Realized That You Have a 10-Page Paper Due