Which control pathway was responsible for the adrenaline release Goldilocks experienced when she woke up surrounded by three bears?
A) A hormone stimulates the release of another hormone.
B) The nervous system directly stimulated an endocrine gland.
C) Changing plasma levels of a substance directly stimulated an endocrine gland.

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The nervous system directly stimulated an endocrine gland is responsible for the adrenaline release in response to a stressor, such as waking up surrounded by three bears. This is part of the fight-or-flight response, where the adrenal glands are stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system to release adrenaline.

Which Control Pathway Was Responsible for the Adrenaline Release Goldilocks