GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What gland secretes hormones responsible for the “fight or flight” response?
A
Pineal
B
Ovaries
C
Adrenaline
D
Pituitary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -As part of the response, the adrenal glands release hormones including adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol, which triggers the cascade of physiological responses, including an increase in temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, and energy expenditure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adrenaline increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure and boosts energy supplies.

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.

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