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___ are called the 'flight or flight' hormone.

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Steroids
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Thyroxine
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Insulin
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Adrenaline
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Solution

The correct option is D Adrenaline
Adrenaline is known as the 'fight or flight' hormone as it prepares the body for emergency reactions. It causes an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, blood glucose level, etc.

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