Which hormone is secreted in response to physiologic stress as the result of infection or trauma?
a. Aldosterone c. Cortisol
b. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) d. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C
Cortisol is secreted in response to physiologic stress as a result of infection, trauma, and hypoglycemia. Aldosterone is secreted in response to intravascular hypovolemia.
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