Asked by
Landon Knight
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
During stressful situations, epinephrine initiates
A) the dilation of the blood vessels to the kidneys.
B) the constriction of the blood vessels to the heart.
C) the dilation of the blood vessels to the brain.
D) the dilation of the blood vessels to the skin.
E) a decrease in blood glucose levels.
Stressful Situations
Refers to scenarios or conditions that cause stress or emotional strain in individuals or groups.
Epinephrine
A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, responsible for the fight-or-flight response in mammals.
Blood Vessels
The part of the circulatory system through which blood circulates, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- Recognize the physiological and pathological outcomes stemming from imbalances in hormone levels.
- Comprehend how hormones operate in metabolic processes and stress reactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the physiological and pathological outcomes stemming from imbalances in hormone levels.
- Comprehend how hormones operate in metabolic processes and stress reactions.