Question

Gina was driving on a bridge when it collapsed over a river. Although she was not physically injured, she had to wait in her car for three hours before she was helped off the bridge. Which hormone is most likely to have been released to help her body deal with this dangerous and frightening situation?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is cortisol

Explanation: The person forgot to include the options, as this is a multiple choice question. Cortisol is the correct answer out of the options we were given.

Answer 2

The most likely hormone released to Gina and her body deal with this dangerous and frightening situation is the adrenaline or epinephrine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Adrenaline, also called epinephrine, is a neurotransmitter secreted to the bloodstream by the adrenal gland. Under pressure or stress, it is considered to be a survival hormone, as it triggers physiological changes in the body necessary to be fast or strong.

Adrenaline increases heart beating, blood pressure, stimulates breathing and dilation of the respiratory tract. It also increases glucose concentration in blood. It is responsible for the attack, defend or escape reactions.