Gina Was Driving on a Bridge When It Collapsed Over

question 47

Multiple Choice

Gina was driving on a bridge when it collapsed over a river.Although she was not physically injured, she had to wait in her car for three hours before she was helped off the bridge.Which hormone is most likely to have been released to help her body deal with this dangerous and frightening situation?

• A)thyroxin
• B)testosterone
• C)cortisol
• D)estradiol

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