The Hormone That Dominates During the Alarm Phase of the General

question 120

Multiple Choice

The hormone that dominates during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome GAS) is

• A) aldosterone.
• B) testosterone.
• C) cortisol.
• D) epinephrine.
• E) thyroid hormone.

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Definitions:

Urea

A nitrogenous compound produced in the liver from ammonia and carbon dioxide, excreted by the kidneys.

Excretory System

The body system in animals that functions in osmoregulation and in the discharge of metabolic wastes.

Insects

Arthropods with a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, created by the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in certain foods and drinks.