When someone is under a lot of stress, his or her cortisol levels increase. In response to a rise in cortisol levels, tissue inflammation decreases and energy (in the form of ATP) in cells increases to deal with the "stress." Based on this information, which of these statements do you expect to be TRUE of a person experiencing stress?

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When cortisol levels rise, it can lead to a decrease in circulating insulin levels, which can lead to higher blood sugar levels to provide energy to the body. The other choices are not consistently related to cortisol levels increasing in response to stress.

When Someone Is Under a Lot of Stress, His or Her