Which of the following represents the correct order in terms of speed of respons

Question

Which of the following represents the correct order in terms of speed of response to an acute stressor (fastest first).

a) direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue b) cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; c) cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue d) direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; cortisol release e) cortisol release; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue

Explanation / Answer

The speed of response to an acute stressor is direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; cortisol release.

Cortisol is a stress harmone. It works on the target tissues to increase blood glucose levels. It does this by triggering the break down of fats and proteins providing quick energy during needs.

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