Which Hormone Increases Blood Pressure and Cardiac Output to Produce

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which hormone increases blood pressure and cardiac output to produce the "fight or flight" response?

• A) adrenaline
• B) androgen
• C) cortisone
• D) thyroxine

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