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

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.<br /><br />So the correct answers are:<br /><br />* **Increases blood pressure**<br />* **Increases heart rate**<br />* **Sends energy to muscles**<br />