GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the adrenal glands?
A
help prepare the body for stress
B
control male characteristics and sperm production
C
control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
D
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. Adrenal glands are composed of two parts-the cortex and the medulla-which are each responsible for producing different hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine Connection Our adrenal glands-small organs located above the kidneys-usually deal with stress by producing hormones like cortisol. According to the theory of adrenal fatigue, when people are faced with long-term stress, their adrenal glands cannot keep up with the body’s need for these hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adrenaline is produced in the adrenal glands, which release adrenaline into the body during times of stress or danger. It prepares your body to face a stressful “fight or flight” situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adrenaline hormone prepares the body to face emergency situations by increasing heart beat, breathing rate (which increases oxygen intake, thus increasing respiratory rate) and increasing the supply of oxygen to skeletal muscles by reducing the supply of blood to skin by contraction of blood vessels in the skin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Adrenaline is also called a stress managing glands of the body justify your answer.

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