How do glucocorticoids enable the body to deal appropriately with stress?
A) by increasing blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels and enhancing blood pressure
B) by decreasing the heart rate, thus decreasing blood pressure
C) by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
D) by releasing the neurotransmitters that prepare the body for the stress response

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Glucocorticoids increase blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels which provide energy for the body to deal with stress. They also enhance blood pressure which helps to maintain the circulation of these energy-rich molecules.

How Do Glucocorticoids Enable the Body to Deal Appropriately with Stress