NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What hormone prolongs and intensifies the sympathetic response during stress by increasing heart rate and raising blood glucose?

A	Epinephrine
B	Glucocorticoid
C	T3 and T4
D	ADH

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Epinephrine (adrenaline)-Produced by the adrenal medulla. Works with the sympathetic nervous system to help the body respond to a threat. Cortisol-Produced by the adrenal cortex. Signals organs to regulate blood glucose levels so the body can have the energy it needs to stay on high alert.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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.

There is 1 question to complete.