Question

what hormone, besides adrenaline, is associated with the stress response?
a. dopamine
b. melatonin
c. cortisol
d. oxytocin

what is the body’s natural reaction to demands or challenges called?
a. fatigue
b. anxiety
c. depression
d. stress

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine the hormone associated with the stress response besides adrenaline, we analyze each option:

• Dopamine is involved in reward and motivation, not primarily stress.
• Melatonin regulates sleep - wake cycles.
• Cortisol is a key hormone in the body's stress response, along with adrenaline.
• Oxytocin is related to social bonding and childbirth.

To find the body's natural reaction to demands or challenges:

• Fatigue is a state of tiredness, not the reaction to demands.
• Anxiety is an excessive worry, not the general reaction to demands.
• Depression is a mood disorder, not the reaction to demands.
• Stress is defined as the body's natural reaction to demands or challenges.

Answer:

c. Cortisol

Second Question: