PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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Which of the following produces adrenaline?
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thyroid gland
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parathyroid glands
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pancreas
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adrenal glands
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The adrenal medulla is located inside the adrenal cortex in the center of an adrenal gland. It produces “stress hormones, ‘’ including adrenaline.
Detailed explanation-2: -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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