A mother and her toddler are crossing when a car runs the stop sign and hits the toddler. The toddler is stuck under the wheel of the car. The mother without thinking lifts the car to save the life of her toddler. This amazing feat was a result of _____ being released into her body.
A) epinephrine
B) glucocorticoid
C) dopamine
D) serotonin

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Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is released into the body in response to stress or fear, triggering the "fight or flight" response. This can temporarily give someone the extraordinary strength to perform feats such as lifting a car in an emergency situation.

A Mother and Her Toddler Are Crossing When a Car