Question

1. what hormone helps the body deal with stress?

parathormone
thyroxine
aldosterone
epinephrine

1. is characterized by underactivity of the beta cells in the islets of langerhans.

diabetes mellitus
diabetes insipidus
graves disease
addisons disease

Explanation:

For question 11, epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is released in response to stress and prepares the body for a 'fight - or - flight' response. Parathormone regulates calcium levels, thyroxine is involved in metabolism regulation, and aldosterone regulates salt and water balance. For question 12, diabetes mellitus is caused by underactivity or malfunction of beta cells in the islets of Langerhans which affects insulin production. Diabetes insipidus is related to antidiuretic hormone, Grave's disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder, and Addison's disease is related to adrenal gland function.

Answer:

1. D. epinephrine
2. A. Diabetes mellitus