In response to capture,animals often produce stress hormones.In green sea turtles,

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Studies have shown that capture and handling of green sea turtles can cause an elevation in corticosterone levels, indicating a stress response. Additionally, it has been observed that other hormones related to their reproductive condition, such as testosterone in males and estrogen in females, can influence the magnitude of the stress response. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. It is not mentioned whether males and females show similar increases in corticosterone levels, so option C is incorrect.

In Response to Capture,animals Often Produce Stress Hormones