Question

During the alarm stage, what substance does the body release that triggers responses to a threat?

(1 point)
Responses

epinephrine
epinephrine

adrenaline
adrenaline

serotonin
serotonin

melatonin

Answer 1

During the alarm stage, the body primarily releases **epinephrine** (also known as adrenaline). This hormone triggers various physiological responses to prepare the body to react to a threat. So the correct answer is **epinephrine** or **adrenaline** (both refer to the same substance).