A student arrives at school to find that he has an exam for which he is unprepared. Which of the following would be expected?
A) Decreased lipolysis
B) Bronchoconstriction
C) Increased insulin release
D) Increased glucagon release

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The body's response to stress, such as the stress of facing an unprepared exam, involves the release of glucagon, which raises blood sugar levels to provide energy for the "fight or flight" response. Lipolysis may actually increase to provide additional energy, and bronchoconstriction is not directly related to this stress response. Increased insulin release would be counterproductive in this situation as insulin promotes glucose uptake by cells, which would lower blood sugar levels when the body needs energy.

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