Multiple choice

Flashbulb memories, which are vigorous, lasting images of events associated with personal tragedy, may be produced in part by

  1. epinephrine

  2. increased serotonin levels

  3. decreased serotonin levels

  4. decreased ACTH levels

  5. increased ACTH levels
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E Correct answer
Explanation

ACTH is secreted from the anterior pituitary in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus. Corticotropin-releasing hormone is secreted in response to many types of stress, which makes sense in view of the stress management functions of glucocorticoids.

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