Question

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is secreted by

• A. Adrenal cortex
• B. Adrenal medulla
• C. Pancreas
• D. Nerve endings

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Adrenal medulla

The adrenal medulla is the internal or inner part of the adrenal gland. Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla. Epinephrine is released during the stress of any kind or emergency situations and is therefore called as emergency hormone and adrenal gland is called emergency gland. It also prepares the body during the fright, fight hence also called as 3F or fight, fight hormones.

So, the correct answer is 'adrenal medulla'.