NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

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 (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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adrenal gland secretes steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. It also makes precursors that can be converted to sex steroids (androgen, estrogen). A different part of the adrenal gland makes adrenaline (epinephrine).

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