Exercise and Reduced HPA Axis Responsiveness
Prolonged physical exercise may lead to a reduced physiological reaction to stressors. For example, a study involving rats that exercised for six weeks found that their hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a key part of the stress response system, became less responsive to mild stressors.
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An individual who has engaged in a consistent aerobic exercise program for several months is suddenly faced with a mild psychological stressor. Compared to a sedentary individual facing the same stressor, what is the most probable physiological reaction in the person who exercises regularly?