Jacelyn is wandering through a national park when she sees a bear lumbering toward her. As her fight-or-flight reaction is triggered, what hormones are being released in her body in response to the perceived threat?

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In response to a perceived threat, the body releases ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a hormone that helps the body manage stress.

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