The stress response, or general adaptation syndrome (GAS), primarily involves the elevated levels of these two hormones.

a. aldosterone and EP
b. cortisol and aldosterone
c. EP and NE
d. EP and cortisol
e. NE and aldosterone


Answer: d. EP and cortisol

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