Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response? (2019)
  1. Cortisol
  2. Epinephrine
  3. Insulin
  4. Thyroxine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand what the fight-or-flight response is. It is a reaction that prepares your body to either fight or run away from danger.
  • Step 2: Identify the hormone involved in this response. The main hormone is called epinephrine, which is also known as adrenaline.
  • Step 3: Know that when you face a stressful situation, your body releases epinephrine into the bloodstream.
  • Step 4: Recognize that epinephrine helps your body react quickly by increasing heart rate, boosting energy, and improving blood flow to muscles.
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