Question

which of the following glands does not release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response? a. pituitary b. adrenal c. pancreas d. hypothalamus

Explanation:

• The pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) during stress.
• The adrenal gland releases cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine) during stress.
• The hypothalamus releases corticotropin - releasing hormone (CRH) during stress.
• The pancreas is mainly involved in regulating blood sugar (e.g., insulin and glucagon release) and not a primary gland for the stress - hormone response.

Answer:

C. pancreas