An individual who is experiencing a prolonged period of stress would likely have _____ levels of circulating _____ than an individual who was not experiencing stress.

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Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress, so an individual experiencing extended stress would likely have higher levels of circulating cortisol than someone who is not experiencing stress. The other hormones listed (ADH and ACTH) are also involved in the stress response, but cortisol is the primary hormone associated with prolonged stress.

An Individual Who Is Experiencing a Prolonged Period of Stress