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1,The fight-or-flight response is a

A,short-term stress response regulated by the hormone epinephrine

   
B,long-term stress response regulated by the hormone ACTH

   
C,short-term stress response regulated by the hormone cortisol

   
D,long-term stress response regulated by mineralcorticoids

2, Stress can be defined as something that alters homeostasis. A disease (a stress) invades the body and is attacked by the body's immune system. The role of cortisol

   
A,as an anti-inflammatory agent, but very high levels of cortisol make people more susceptible to infections

   
B,as a glucocorticoid that promotes sodium ion retention by the kidneys

   
C,a product medically referred to as hydrocortisone, which can be used to treat individuals undergoing cardiac arrest

   
D,to treat inflammation of joint injuries, but very high levels of cortisol make people more susceptible to arthritis