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Which one is an emergency gland?

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Question

Which one is an emergency gland?

Options

  • Testes

  • Pituitary

  • Adrenal

  • Thyroid

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Solution

Adrenal

Explanation:

The adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, which prepare the body for emergency situations through the fight-or-flight response. The pituitary is called the master gland, while the testes and thyroid perform reproductive and metabolic functions, respectively.

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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 2. | Page 209
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