How Do Glucocorticoids Enable the Body to Deal Appropriately with Stress

question 65

Multiple Choice

How do glucocorticoids enable the body to deal appropriately with stress?

• A) by increasing blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels and enhancing blood pressure
• B) by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
• C) by releasing the neurotransmitters that prepare the body for the stress response
• D) by decreasing the heart rate, thus decreasing blood pressure

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