Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The gland that prepares the body to react to stress by releasing epinephrine is the:

• A. anterior pituitary
• B. posterior pituitary
• C. adrenal cortex
• D. adrenal medulla

Answer 1

The correct option is D adrenal medulla

The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or noradrenaline. Adrenaline and noradrenaline are secreted in response to stress and during emergency situations and are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight.

So the correct answer is adrenal medulla.