Which of the Following Hormones Increases and Prolongs Effects of the Sympathetic

Question

Which of the following hormones increases and prolongs effects of the sympathetic nervous system?
A) cortisol
B) parathyroid hormone
C) insulin
D) growth hormone
E) acetylcholine

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a stress hormone that increases and prolongs the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response to stress. Cortisol increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, and prolongs the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are also hormones of the sympathetic nervous system.