What Is the Significance of the Hormones Released During the Stress

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the hormones released during the stress response?

• A)Their actions are opposite those of insulin.
• B)Their actions are similar to those of insulin.
• C)They promote the release of nutrients from storage.
• D)a and c
• E)b and c

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Definitions:

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing digestive activities.

Gonads

Sex glands; secrete hormones that regulate sexual development and behavior as well as reproduction.

Sex Glands

Organs that produce sex hormones and gametes, such as ovaries in females and testes in males.