Prolonged stress, or chronic stress, triggers the production of _____ by the _____.

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Prolonged or chronic stress triggers the release of corticosteroids, such as cortisol, by the adrenal cortex. Adrenocorticotropic hormones (ACTH) are also released from the pituitary gland to stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol. Catecholamines, including adrenaline and noradrenaline, are released from the adrenal medulla in response to acute stress.

Prolonged Stress, or Chronic Stress, Triggers the Production of _____