CLEP Intro to Psychology Exam Prep

Category - CLEP Intro Psychology

_________ is referred to the ‘stress hormone’ and is an essential regulator of a number of physiological processes.
  1. cortisol
  2. ACTH
  3. growth hormone
  4. oxytocin
Explanation
Answer: A - Cortisol is referred to the ‘stress hormone’ and is an essential regulator of a number of physiological processes.
Key Takeaway: The hypothalamic pituitary axis is endocrine system that is responsible for the release of a number of hormones. Cortisol is the stress hormone released by the adrenal glands (which sit on top of the kidneys). Cortisol regulates a number of essential physiological processes such as sugar metabolism, blood pressure, bone metabolism, and the immune system.
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