You are caring for a patient who suddenly experiences a cardiac arrest.As you respond to this emergency,which substance will your body secrete in large amounts to help prepare you to react in this situation?

A) Epinephrine
B) Corticotrophin-releasing hormone
C) Aldosterone
D) Antidiuretic hormone

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, typically resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action.

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

Corticotrophin-releasing Hormone

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland, involved in the stress response.