Question

which of the following glands does not release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?
a. pituitary
b. adrenal
c. pancreas
d. hypothalamus

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Pituitary (A) releases hormones during stress.
• Adrenal (B) releases stress - related hormones.
• Pancreas (C) is not directly involved in stress - hormone release into blood.
• Hypothalamus (D) releases hormones (but in a regulatory way, still into the system related to stress). So the gland not releasing hormones into bloodstream during stress response is pancreas.

Answer:

C. pancreas