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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is
A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is
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The correct option is C epinephrine
The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine. These hormones help the body cope with an emergency situation, and hence they are also known as emergency hormones. Epinephrine and norepinephrine also act as neurotransmitters in the sympathetic nervous system, which is also involved with emergency situations.
Melatonin is released by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.
Calcitonin is released by the thyroid gland. It regulates the blood calcium levels.
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism.
The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine. These hormones help the body cope with an emergency situation, and hence they are also known as emergency hormones. Epinephrine and norepinephrine also act as neurotransmitters in the sympathetic nervous system, which is also involved with emergency situations.
Melatonin is released by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.
Calcitonin is released by the thyroid gland. It regulates the blood calcium levels.
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism.
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