Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart beat, respiration etc. Which hormone is responsible for her restlessness?
The hormones responsible for her restlessness are: Adrenaline and noradrenaline. Together, these two hormones produce the fight or flight effect. They are released in response to a stressful situation. They are released in the bloodstream and cause an increase in blood pressure, increased heart rate and blood sugar levels.