Question

A student is in class taking an exam. Which hormone's pathway is likely activated to help him deal with the stress of taking the exam?
Select one:

a.
cortisol

b.
glucagon

c.
testosterone

d.
TRH

Answer 1

A

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone because it increases blood glucose and glucose uptake by the brain and tissues while helping to turn off nonessential functions in the fight or flight response.