Which of the following hormones is part of the General Adaptive Syndrome and is called the "stress" hormone?

A. epinephrine
B. insulin
C. cortisol
D. renin


Answer: C

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The brain's pineal gland produces the hormone ________, which helps control your sleepiness and wakefulness cycles.

A) adrenaline. B) melatonin. C) insulin. D) estrogen.

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a. attention span b. self-actualization c. time management d. learning skills e. nutritional habits

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