What hormone is released during stressful situations often causing a spike in hunger?

1 answer:

3 0

The hormone which is released during stressful situations which cause a spike in hunger is CORTISOL.
When cortisol is released, it provides the body with glucose via gluconeogenesis, so that energy will be available for fight or flight process. Cortisol action on the glucose content of the body usually produce a feeling of hunger because the energy used up as to be restored back into the system.

You might be interested in

If I turn my computer off at least once a week, it will run faster. What is the independent variable? What is the dependent vari

lubasha [3.4K]

The dependent variable is the one that you're testing so computer speed

the independent variable is the number of times you turn off the computer

control variables are the other factors that could affect the speed besides turning it on or off such as internet speed, the computer you use, changing location, etc

7 0

3 years ago

ascular plants grow to incredible heights. Which of the following features could be credited for their height? a. well developed

zheka24 [161]

The answer is A. The vascular system, filled with vascular tissue, are the crucial conduits through which water and nutrients flow through plants. Without them plants are limited to being a few inches (centimeters) tall. Leaves that get sunlight have nothing to do with a plants height.

5 0

3 years ago

DNA carries the instructions to make _____.

ExtremeBDS [4]

Answer:

They make new sells in your body.

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

Suppose a DNA test that predicted your chances of getting a disease, such as cancer, were available. You take the test for cance

SpyIntel [72]

Answer: