Question

which stress hormone is associated with weight gain?
testosterone
adrenaline
cortisol
estrogen

Explanation:

Cortisol is a stress - related hormone. Chronic high levels can lead to increased appetite and fat storage, especially around the abdomen, contributing to weight gain. Testosterone is a male sex hormone, adrenaline is involved in the fight - or - flight response and not mainly associated with weight gain, and estrogen is a female sex hormone not typically known as a stress hormone related to weight gain.

Answer:

C. Cortisol