Danyelle has been under a lot of stress in the last week, as her academic advisor has told her that she will not graduate if she does not pass all of her classes this term. Her HPA system is very active, and has caused the release of a specific corticosteroid. Which of the following is that chemical that has been released into her bloodstream?

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Cortisol is the corticosteroid released by the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis in response to stress.

Danyelle Has Been Under a Lot of Stress in the Last