Question

an individual who has encountered a large black bear while camping out in the woods with friends will most likely experience an increase in all of the following hormones except _________. a. epinephrine b. norepinephrine c. cortisol d. progesterone please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Encountering a black - bear is a stressful situation. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are part of the body's fight - or - flight response and increase during stress. Cortisol is a stress hormone that also rises in stressful events. Progesterone is mainly associated with the female reproductive system and is not directly related to the immediate stress response during a dangerous encounter.

Answer:

D. progesterone