Henry works the night shift at a convenience store. he sees a man entering the store with his hood up, hands in his pockets, and eyes darting around. this causes henry’s stress level to surge. at times of stress, pituitary hormones activate the gland(s), which release(s) other hormones, including that travel throughout the body and brain to provide a general “wake up” message.

Adrenal;  Cortisol hormone

Explanation:

Adrenal Glands are two small structures which exist at  the top of your kidneys. These glands serve as 'chemical  couriers' as they release hormones in the bloodstream.  

They release three types of hormones into the body  namely:

Cortisol hormones  - its a hormone that controls vital processes in the human body, like your metabolism  and immune system. It plays a major role  in helping your body cope with stress related situations .Aldosterone hormones  - controls the body's blood pressure and regulates  salt and water levels in the body .Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and testosterone - help with body development of male and female  through puberty and childhood.

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