Which of the following is a function of cortisol's activity during stress? Increases blood pressure Increases heart rate Sends energy to muscles Shuts down cortisol release 6 of7Questions Remaining

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Which of the following is a function of cortisol's activity during stress? Increases blood pressure Increases heart rate Sends energy to muscles Shuts down cortisol release 6 of7Questions Remaining

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Cortisol increases blood pressure, heart rate, and sends energy to muscles during stress. It does *not* shut down its own release during stress; in fact, stress triggers cortisol release.So the correct answers are:* **Increases blood pressure*** **Increases heart rate*** **Sends energy to muscles**

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Which of the following is a function of cortisol's activity during stress? Increases blood pressure Increases heart rate Sends energy to muscles Shuts down cortisol release 6 of7Questions Remaining

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