Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress?

Practice Questions

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Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
  1. Thyroxine
  2. Cortisol
  3. Insulin
  4. Estrogen

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
  • Step 1: Understand what adrenal glands are. They are small glands located on top of each kidney.
  • Step 2: Learn that these glands produce hormones that help the body respond to stress.
  • Step 3: Identify the specific hormone released during stress, which is cortisol.
  • Step 4: Know that cortisol helps regulate metabolism (how the body uses energy) and the immune response (how the body fights off illness).
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