Erin is under stress: She has only a few minutes to make a connection at a large, busy airport - and the gate is in another terminal! Erin's ______ gland is releasing high levels of the hormone ______
A)adrenal; noradrenalin
B)adrenal; progesterone
C)pituitary; noradrenalin
D)pituitary; testosterone

Question

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The adrenal gland releases noradrenaline (also known as norepinephrine) in response to stress, which is part of the body's "fight or flight" response. This hormone increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, providing the body with a burst of energy and alertness.

Erin Is Under Stress: She Has Only a Few Minutes