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प्रश्न
Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart beat, respiration etc. Which of the following hormones are responsible for her restlessness?
पर्याय
Estrogen and progesterone
Oxytocin and vasopressin
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Insulin and glucagon
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उत्तर
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Explanation:
These are also called stress hormones. Their primary role is to maintain the body's homeostasis in order to prepare for stressful or harmful situations. The response they produce is known as the fight-or-flight response.
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