BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2015

  • question_answer
    A hormone which also acts as a neurotransmitter is

    A)  vasopressin

    B)  epinephrine

    C)  thyroxine            

    D)  insulin

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Epinephrine is secreted from the medulla of adrenal gland. It is also known as emergency hormone produced in emergency situations of acute stress or shock. It is also formed at synapses and neuromuscular junctions of post-ganglionic sympathetic nerve fibres. It acts as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Vasopressin, thyroxine and insulin are hormones produced in specific situations.


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