Gabe just won the lottery after ten years of consistently buying a ticket every Friday. Based on his initial reaction of feeling
joyful, what might happen to Gabe’s cortisol level within his body? A.
cortisol level would interfere with insulin production
B.
there would be no change in level of cortisol
C.
cortisol level would most likely increase
D.
cortisol level would most likely decrease
The answer is D, the cortisol level would decrease.
Explanation:
The reason for this is that cortisol the body's main stress hormone. It is associated with the adrenal glands and is the reason for the 'fight or flight' instinct of the body. It is not triggered on a joyous occasion such as winning the lottery, but in stressful situation such as a threat to life. Therefore, a reduction in the cortisal level would occur after winning the lottery and feeling happy.
