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 probably releasing hormones.
A)pineal
B)adrenal
C)thyroid
D)pancreatic

Question

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The adrenal gland is responsible for releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in response to stress. These hormones help prepare the body for the "fight or flight" response, which would be useful for Erin in her situation of rushing to catch her flight. The other glands listed do not have as direct a role in the stress response.

Erin Is Under Stress: She Has Only a Few Minutes