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Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative:
(vii) One of the effects of increased secretion of adrenaline is . (Dry mouth/ slowing of heart beat/ face flushed with blood)

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Answer: Dry mouth.
Adrenaline is secreted during stress or anxiety, which results in excess sweating due to increased blood pressure. The lose of fluids by sweating results in dry mouth.

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