Persistent stress, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, increases the risk for abdominal fat accumulation and glucose intolerance because of the chronic secretion of which of the following hormones?

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


Answer: D

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