Hormone released during increased stress is_____________?
Correct answer: B. Cortisol
- A. Thyroxine
- B. Cortisol
- C. Growth hormone
- D. Somatostatin
Explanation
Cortisol is a major hormone of the stress response and supports blood glucose, vascular responsiveness, and adaptation to prolonged stress. Thyroxine mainly regulates long-term metabolic rate rather than the acute stress response.
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