Henry works the night shift at a convenience store.He sees a man entering the store with his hood up,hands in his pockets,and eyes darting around.This causes Henry's stress level to surge.At times of stress,pituitary hormones activate the ____ gland(s),which release(s)other hormones,including ____,that travel throughout the body and brain to provide a general "wake up" message.
A)pancreatic;insulin
B)pineal;melatonin
C)thyroid;serotonin
D)adrenal;cortisol

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The pituitary gland activates the adrenal gland during times of stress, which releases hormones such as cortisol that provide a general "wake up" message to the body and brain. Choice A is incorrect because the pancreatic gland releases insulin, which regulates glucose levels, but is not involved in the stress response. Choice B is incorrect because the pineal gland releases melatonin, which regulates sleep and wake cycles, but is not involved in the stress response. Choice C is incorrect because the thyroid gland releases hormones that regulate metabolism, but is not directly involved in the stress response.

Henry Works the Night Shift at a Convenience Store