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Question
Which of the following are often called glands of emergency?
(a) thyroid
(b) pituitary
(c) adrenal
(d) pancreas
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Solution
(c) adrenal
The adrenal glands are often called glands of emergency. It secretes adrenaline hormone which prepares the body for action.
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