Which is a hormonal response to a stressful situation?
A) Negative feedback from cortisol increases secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
B) Secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland is decreased.
C) Negative feedback from cortisol increases the secretion of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
D) Plasma levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) decrease.
E) Plasma levels of cortisol increase.

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In response to stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which then stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol. This increase in cortisol is a hormonal response to stress.

Which Is a Hormonal Response to a Stressful Situation