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

Question

(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).