A competitive racer nears the finish line with a pounding heart and dry mouth, caused by a rise in which substance?

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Explanation

The physical symptoms such as an accelerated heartbeat and dry mouth are due to an increase in adrenaline, a hormone released during stressful or exciting situations. Amines are a broader class of compounds, cortisone is a steroid hormone involved in stress response but not directly causing these symptoms, and endorphins are related to pain relief and pleasure.

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A competitive racer nears the finish line with a pounding heart and dry mouth, caused by a rise in which substance?

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