Which response occurs in response to the secretion of cortisol when you are frightened by a snake on your hiking trail?

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The secretion of cortisol triggers the release of stored glucose from the liver to increase blood sugar levels, which results in a switch from the metabolism of glucose to the metabolism of fats by the digestive system for cellular energy. This allows the body to conserve glucose for the brain and muscles if needed for a fight or flight response.

Answer: E 
 Cortisol increases the availability of glucose in the blood by breaking down stored glycogen in the liver, encouraging the use of glucose by other tissues in the body, including muscle contractions, to meet the increased demand. Therefore, there is no decrease in energy use for muscle contractions. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because cortisol secretion causes an increase in blood pressure, metabolism of glucose in the brain, and the suppression of the immune system, respectively.

Which Response Occurs in Response to the Secretion of Cortisol