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ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the fight or flight hormone which is produced by the adrenals?
A
Cortisol
B
Adrenaline
C
Testorerone
D
Aldosterone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adrenaline is a hormone released from the adrenal glands and its major action, together with noradrenaline, is to prepare the body for ‘fight or flight’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adrenaline and noradrenaline are dubbed emergency hormones or Fight or Flight hormones. These hormones are rapidly released in reaction to stress of any kind and during emergency situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone your adrenal glands make to help you prepare for stressful or dangerous situations. Adrenaline rush is the name for the quick release of adrenaline into your bloodstream. This gets your body ready for a “fight or flight” response.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal medulla, the inner part of an adrenal gland, controls hormones that initiate the flight or fight response. The main hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla include epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which have similar functions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It plays an important role in your body’s “fight-or-flight” response. It’s also used as a medication to treat many life-threatening conditions. Appointments 866.588.2264.

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