Cortisol Is a Hormone That ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

Cortisol is a hormone that ________

• A) is released by the hypothalamus and travels to the pituitary gland, causing it to respond.
• B) the pituitary gland releases to stimulate the adrenal gland.
• C) the adrenal gland produces that mobilizes the body to deal with stress.
• D) reduces the reuptake of the monamine neurotransmitters.

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