Cortisol is a hormone that __________.

A. is released by the hypothalamus and travels to the pituitary gland, causing it to respond
B. the pituitary gland releases to stimulate the adrenal gland
C. the adrenal gland produces in order to mobilize the body to deal with stress
D. reduces the reuptake of the monamine neurotransmitters


Answer: C

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