Question

Assertion: Adrenaline is known as the fight, fright, and flight hormones.
Reason: The hormone adrenaline helps the body to combat stress and emergency condition.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

The correct option is (A):

Explanation of the assertion statement:

1. Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by the medulla part of the adrenal gland.
2. It is also known as the 3F or the fight, fright, and flight hormone because it is secreted during stressful situations.

Explanation of the reason statement:

1. Adrenaline is responsible for combatting stress in the body.
2. During the time of emergency adrenaline increases the blood pressure which allows the blood to flow towards the brain.
3. It also works to increase heart rate, breathing rate, and increase in energy production.

Final answer:

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.