Question

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you get really scared one night while walking in a dark alley and hearing a loud noise. you are now feeling energized and on guard due to activity in the __ gland(s).
thyroid
pineal
adrenal
parathyroid

Explanation:

The adrenal glands release hormones like adrenaline in response to stress or fear, which can cause feelings of being energized and on - guard. The thyroid gland is related to metabolism regulation, the pineal gland is involved in sleep - wake cycles, and the parathyroid gland is related to calcium regulation.

Answer:

C. adrenal