Which of the following hormones is part of the General Adaptive Syndrome and is called the "stress" hormone?
A)epinephrine
B)renin
C)cortisol
D)insulin

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Cortisol is the hormone that is part of the General Adaptive Syndrome and is commonly referred to as the "stress" hormone. It is released in response to stress and helps the body cope with the physical demands of stress by increasing blood sugar levels and suppressing the immune system. Epinephrine is also released in response to stress, but it is not part of the General Adaptive Syndrome. Renin is a hormone involved in blood pressure regulation and insulin is involved in glucose regulation.

Which of the Following Hormones Is Part of the General