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    Which of the following commonly called emergency gland of body?

    A)  Thymus                       

    B)  Testis

    C)  Adrenal               

    D)         Pituitary

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Adrenal or suprarenal glands are called emergency gland of the body. The medullary portion of these glands secretes hormones adrenaline and nor adrenaline. Their secretion is stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system. These hormones are secreted in emergancy conditions like anger, injury, cold, emotional stress, fear etc, hence also called hormones for fight or flight.


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