PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone is the “flight or fight” hormone?
A
adrenaline
B
testosterone
C
oxytocin
D
insulin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Adrenaline and noradrenaline are dubbed emergency hormones or Fight or Flight hormones. These hormones are rapidly released in reaction to stress of any kind and during emergency situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The adrenal glands are two glands that sit on top of our kidneys. They secrete the hormone known as adrenaline. Adrenaline creates a ‘fight or flight’ response. ‘Fight or flight’ is a type of response that helps us prepare to face or runaway from a dangerous situation.

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