During the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, which hormones are responsible for maintaining blood volume and the conservation of salts and water?
A) mineralocorticoids (with ADH)
B) epinephrine and norepinephrine
C) glucocorticoids
D) growth hormone (with PRL)
E) glucagon (with ADH)

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During the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, the body releases mineralocorticoids (such as aldosterone) along with antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to maintain blood volume and conserve salts and water. This helps the body to continue functioning under stress. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released during the Alarm Phase, while glucocorticoids are released during both the Alarm and Resistance Phases. Growth hormone and prolactin (PRL) are also released during the Resistance Phase but do not have a major role in maintaining blood volume and conserving salts and water. Glucagon is not typically involved in the stress response.

During the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, Which