ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which endocrine glands produces it’s hormone in large quantities as a result of emotional stimulation?
A
Thyroid
B
Adrenal cortex
C
Adrenal medulla
D
Islets of Langerhans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The adrenal medulla is located inside the adrenal cortex in the center of an adrenal gland. It produces “stress hormones, ” including adrenaline.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hormones it makes control many other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland makes many hormones, such as: growth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues and plays a role in the body’s handling of nutrients and minerals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: The Cortisone hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex which is a pregnane steroid hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adrenaline is produced in the medulla in the adrenal glands as well as some of the central nervous system’s neurons. Within a couple of minutes during a stressful situation, adrenaline is quickly released into the blood, sending impulses to organs to create a specific response.

Detailed explanation-5: -The inner part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal medulla makes chemicals such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are involved in sending nerve signals.

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