Adrenaline is secreted by
(a) thymus
(b) adrenal gland
(c) islets of Langerhans
(d) thyroid

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(b) adrenal gland

Adrenaline is secreted by the inner medulla of the adrenal gland.

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Adrenaline is secreted by (a) thymus (b) adrenal gland (c) islets of Langerhans (d) thyroid

(b) adrenal gland Adrenaline is secreted by the inner medulla of the adrenal gland.

Adrenaline is secreted by
(a) thymus
(b) adrenal gland
(c) islets of Langerhans
(d) thyroid

(b) adrenal gland

Adrenaline is secreted by the inner medulla of the adrenal gland.