Question

Name the hormone which is released by a frightened person.

• A. Adrenline
• B. Thyroxin
• C. Insulin
• D. Antidiuretic hormone

Answer 1

The correct option is A Adrenline

• Adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla part of the adrenal gland.
• Adrenaline and noradrenaline are rapidly secreted in response to the stress of any kind(For example, frightened person) and during emergency situations and are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight. Both the hormones increase the heart rate supply of blood, the strength of heart contraction and the rate of respiration.
• Hence Adrenaline is released by a frightened person to Fight of flight from the dangerous situation.
• So, the correct answer is 'Adrenaline'.