In response to stress, the concentration of epinephrine
A) increases and cortisol decreases.
B) increases and cortisol remains unchanged.
C) and cortisol increases.
D) and cortisol decreases.
E) decreases and cortisol increases.

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In response to stress, the hypothalamus signals the adrenal gland to release epinephrine and cortisol. Therefore, both the concentration of epinephrine and cortisol increase during stress.

In Response to Stress, the Concentration of Epinephrine