The Hormone Involved in Our Fast Response to Danger or Threat

question 50

Multiple Choice

The hormone involved in our fast response to danger or threat is:

• A)cortisol.
• B)epinephrine.
• C)corticotropin.
• D)thyrotropin.

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Definitions:

Polyandrous Females

Females that mate with multiple males during a breeding season, often to increase genetic diversity of their offspring.

Polygyny

A mating system in which one male mates with multiple females, often leading to complex social structures and competitive behaviors among males.

Female Behavior

A broad term describing the actions or reactions of female individuals of a species, often studied in the context of mating, parental care, and social interactions.

Predation Pressure

The influence or threat of predators in shaping the behavior, traits, and population dynamics of prey species.