Question

what hormone, besides adrenaline, is associated with the stress response?
a. oxytocin
b. cortisol
c. melatonin
d. dopamine

which type of stress response can lead to tightened muscles?
a. physical
b. cognitive
c. emotional
d behavioral

Explanation:

• First question: Cortisol is a hormone released during stress. Oxytocin is related to social bonding, melatonin to sleep - wake cycles, and dopamine to reward and motivation.
• Second question: Physical stress response can cause muscle tension. Cognitive stress response is related to thoughts, emotional to feelings, and behavioral to actions.

Answer:

• First question: B. Cortisol
• Second question: A. Physical