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Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative:
(v) The hormones concerned with facing dangers is
(thyroxine/cortisone/adrenaline)

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Solution

Answer: Adrenaline.
Adrenaline is released when a person has anxiety or stress. It is also known as flight or fight hormone.

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