Question

When comparing levels of ACTH in the blood, what would the ACTH levels in the blood be during times of stress compared to during times of relaxation?
a) Higher during stress, lower during relaxation
b) Lower during stress, higher during relaxation
c) Equal during stress and relaxation
d) Fluctuating during stress and relaxation

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Higher during stress, lower during relaxation.

Explanation:

ACTH is adrenaline. Adrenaline can be in response to sympathetic nervous system signaling pathways and is usually as a result of a stressor. When someone is relaxed, ACTH will be lower as they are not under stress.