Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations?

A) cortisol
B) aldosterone
C) epinephrine
D) thyroxine


C) epinephrine
Epinephrine is critical in emergency situations. Cortisol regulates carbohydrate
metabolism. Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium in the body. Thyroxine helps regulate
the production of energy and heat in the body to adjust the body's metabolic rate.

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