Q. Which hormone is primarily involved in the fight-or-flight response?
A.
Cortisol
B.
Insulin
C.
Epinephrine
D.
Testosterone
Solution
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is released from the adrenal medulla and is crucial for the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and energy availability.
Q. Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland and regulates water balance?
A.
Oxytocin
B.
Vasopressin
C.
Prolactin
D.
Growth hormone
Solution
Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is released from the posterior pituitary and helps regulate water balance by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys.