Which of the following represents the correct order in terms of speed of respons
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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 tissueExplanation / 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.