Researchers have found evidence of abnormal activity of _____ in the urine, blood, and saliva of combat soldiers and rape victims.

A) dopamine and serotonin
B) cortisol and norepinephrine
C) epinephrine and glucose
D) glutamate and GABA

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration, playing an important role in metabolism and the body's stress response.

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine acts as a critical chemical messenger in the nervous system, playing a key role in enhancing alertness, attention, and response to stress.