PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to a stressor is:
A
Aldosterone
B
Cortisol
C
Epinephrine
D
ACTH
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: -The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines, hormones that help your body respond to stress. Catecholamines include adrenaline and noradrenaline, also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Within moments, your body releases adrenal medulla hormones to boost organ functioning.

Detailed explanation-3: -epinephrine, also called adrenaline, hormone that is secreted mainly by the medulla of the adrenal glands and that functions primarily to increase cardiac output and to raise glucose levels in the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic prevertebral ganglion that releases epinephrine and norepinephrine into the blood (about 4:1) in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Epinephrine (adrenaline)-Produced by the adrenal medulla. Works with the sympathetic nervous system to help the body respond to a threat.

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