Question

How does stress affect the endocrine system?
A. release hormones to speed up the digestive system for energy
B. releases hormones to slow down heart rate to conserve energy C. releases hormones to slow down breathing rate to conserve energy
D. releases hormones to speed up glucose production for energy

Choose all that apply

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

C.releases hormones to speed up glucose production for energy

Explanation:

During times of stress, the hypothalamus, a collection of nuclei that connects the brain and the endocrine system, signals the pituitary gland to produce a hormone, which in turn signals the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, to increase the production of cortisol.