Which hormone, associated with stress response, can be overly elevated due to excessive physical activity without adequate recovery?

Insulin

Cortisol

Testosterone

Estrogen

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Answer

B. Cortisol

Solution:

Cortisol can be overly elevated due to excessive physical activity or stress without adequate recovery, potentially leading to negative health effects. The other hormones do not have this direct relation with stress response and recovery.

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