Which of the following represents the correct order in terms of speed of response to an acute stressor (fastest first).
| | a) | direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue | |
| | b) | cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; | |
| | c) | cortisol release; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue | |
| | d) | direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; cortisol release | |
| | e) | cortisol release; direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue | |
The speed of response to an acute stressor is direct sympathetic neuron activation of target tissue; adrenaline from the adrenal gland acts on target tissue; cortisol release.
Cortisol is a stress harmone. It works on the target tissues to increase blood glucose levels. It does this by triggering the break down of fats and proteins providing quick energy during needs.