Match the following:

List A:

1. Autonomic nervous system

2. Adrenal gland

3. Pituitary gland

4. Arousal

5. Cortisol

List B:

A) Physiological changes seen in response to stress

B) Releases large amounts of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) into the bloodstream

C) Secretes corticosteroid that provides energy

D) Initiates action along two pathways in response to stress

E) Involved in the release of cortisol

1-D, 2-B, 3-E, 4-A, 5-C

The autonomic nervous system initiates action along two pathways in response to stress.

The adrenal gland releases large amounts of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) into the bloodstream.

The pituitary gland is involved in the release of cortisol.

Arousal refers to the physiological changes seen in response to stress.

Cortisol is a corticosteroid that provides energy.