During a Stressful Interval, ________

question 23

Multiple Choice

During a stressful interval, ________.

• A) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the adrenal cortex and medulla to secrete acetylcholine
• B) the alpha cells of islets secrete insulin and simultaneously the beta cells of the islets secrete glucagon
• C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex, and neurons of the sympathetic nervous system stimulate the adrenal medulla
• D) the posterior pituitary gland secretes more growth hormones
• E) the calcium levels in the blood are increased due to actions of two antagonistic hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine

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