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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