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प्रश्न
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Adrenal medulla
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उत्तर
The adrenal medulla produces the hormone adrenaline. One important function of this hormone is to prepare the body for emergency situations (often called the “fight or flight” response).
संबंधित प्रश्न
Rewrite the correct form of the statement: Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of Adrenaline.
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 7.
| Gland | Hormone secreted | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | (2) ______ | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas ("beta" cells) | (3) ______ | Controls blood sugar |
| (4) ______ | (5) ______ | Increases heart beat |
| (6) ______ | Thyroid stimulating hormone | (7) ______ |
Adrenaline is also known as emergency hormone.
Sketch and label the structure of adrenal gland.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Adrenal cortex produces emergency hormone adrenaline.
Describe in brief, an account of disorders of the adrenal gland.
Name the endocrine glands associated with kidneys.
Correct the following statement by replacing the term underlined.
Tetraiodothyronine is an emergency hormone.
______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
Give reason.
Adrenaline is often described as the emergency hormone.
