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In the middle of the night, you hear a noise that scares you, causing you to stay awake all night. How might your endocrine system have reacted to cause this?

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Most common endocrine disorders are related to improper functioning of the pancreas and the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands.

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Common symptoms of diabetes

Excessive thirst or hunger.

Fatigue.

Frequent urination.

Nausea and vomiting.

Unexplained weight loss or gain.

Vision changes.

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Answer:

Adrenal glands producing too much adrenaline possibly reducing the amount of melatonin

Step-by-step explanation:

Melatonin is the the hormone which is produced in the pineal gland which is found in the brain. If something scares you in the night, it is likely that the amount of adrenaline has been causing you to fight or flight the response.

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