Question

Adrenal cortex produces

• A. Adrenaline
• B. Epinephrine
• C. Aldosterone
• D. Calcitonin

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Aldosterone

A. Adrenaline, also known as emergency hormone, is secreted from the adrenal medulla. This hormone is associated with maintenance of homeostasis in body and is secreted in response to any kind of stress or emergency in the body.

B. Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline hormone.

C. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone secreted from the adrenal cortex. It maintains the electrolyte balance in the body by reducing the loss of sodium through urine and sweat.

D. Calcitonin is secreted from the C-cells of thyroid gland and acts on bone and kidneys to reduce blood calcium level.

So, the correct answer is 'Aldosterone'.