The Hormone That Dominates During the Alarm Phase of the General

Question

The hormone that dominates during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is
A) testosterone.
B) aldosterone.
C) cortisol.
D) thyroid hormone.
E) epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), the main hormone that dominates is epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. This hormone is released by the adrenal glands and helps the body respond to stress by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, among other physiological changes.