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Which of the following hormone prepares our body for action in emergency situations?

A

testosterone

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growth hormone

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C

insulin

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D

adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is D adrenaline
Answer: (c) adrenaline.

Adrenaline is produced by adrenal glands that prepare the body to face the flight and fright situation by:

Increasing heart rate.

Increasing blood pressure to increase the oxygen supply to different parts of the body.

Increasing the release of glucose from the liver so that enough energy can be produced for emergency situations.

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