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Which gland is called as an emergency gland and why?

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Which gland is called as an emergency gland and why?

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Adrenal gland

It is called the emergency gland because its medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline during fear, anger, stress, pain or danger. These hormones prepare the body for the “fight-or-flight” response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and the supply of energy to muscles.

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Chapter 12: Endocrine System - EXERCISE [Page 209]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Endocrine System
EXERCISE | Q 1. | Page 209
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