What is the correct sequence of biological responses that begin when we experience stress and result in the production of the stress hormone cortisol?
A) Hypothalamus → Pituitary Glands → Adrenal Glands → Amygdala
B) Hypothalamus → Pituitary Glands → Amygdala → Adrenal Glands
C) Amygdala → Hypothalamus → Pituitary Gland → Adrenal Glands
D) Adrenal Glands → Hypothalamus → Pituitary Gland → Amygdala

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The correct sequence starts with the amygdala recognizing a stressor, then signaling the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus activates the pituitary gland, which in turn signals the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.

What Is the Correct Sequence of Biological Responses That Begin