Which one of the following is the hormone of adrenal medulla? |
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a) |
Prolactin |
b) |
ACTH |
c) |
Corticosterone |
d) |
Epinephrine |
Which one of the following is the hormone of adrenal medulla? |
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a) |
Prolactin |
b) |
ACTH |
c) |
Corticosterone |
d) |
Epinephrine |
(d)
The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones – norepinephrine and epinephrine. Epinephrine (adrenaline) is secreted at the time of emergency. Hence it is also called emergency hormone.