Question

Sixteen-​year-old Freddy is sitting on a couch holding his binder, his laptop, and his psychology book. He is feeling a lot of stress because there does not seem to be enough time to study all of the chapters. Every time he thinks he has learned a concept, he gets a question wrong. What hormone would most likely be responsible for his feelings?

A. Ghrelin.
B. Leptin.
C. Oxytocin.
D. Cortisol.
E Testosterone.

Answer 1

Answer: CORTISOL.

Explanation: Cortisol is the steroid hormone hydro-cortisone which is produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and maintains blood pressure. It is the hormone cortisol because it is the hormone released when an individual feels threatened.