Chemical eric 8. it also turns out that he has unpredictable shock responses, so that a small cut needing three stitches left him pale and in shock while breaking his left wrist in at least 15 places did not. what hormone could be involved?

The correct answer is- cortisol, and prostaglandins.

Explanation:

The shock response take place when the body overwhelmed with the responses due to infection or injury. The shock response is regulated by the hormones that play major role in the body to fight against these injuries and infections.

Cortisol is primary hormone related to the stress conditions that lead to increase glucose level in body and blood to repair tissue however in some condition due to cortisol production issues did not play its role as mention in the question. ACTH impacts the adrenal gland and the production of this hormone can be compromised.

High levels of prostaglandins also play a role in the healing of the injury that takes place by causing inflammation redness and pain at the site of injury.

Thus, the correct answer is - cortisol and prostaglandins.