Question

An individual who has encountered a large black bear while camping out in the woods with friends will most likely experience an increase in all of the following hormones except __________.

A.

epinephrine


B.

norepinephrine


C.

cortisol


D.

progesterone

Answer 1

D. progesterone. it's a female sex hormone produced mainly in the ovaries followed by ovulation each month.

Answer 2

The correct answer is progesterone.

The hypothalamus part of the brain releases hormone when there is a condition of fear and stress. The hormone progesterone is released by reproductive system of female that functions to regulate the condition of inner lining of uterus. This hormone is not at responsible to control the stress or fear conditions of the body.