Put a tick mark against the correct alternative in the following statements: (f) Which one of the following endocrine glands produce its hormone in large quantities as a result of emotional stimulation?
A
Adrenal cortex
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B
Adrenal medulla
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C
Thyroid
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D
Islets of Langerhans
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Solution
The correct option is B Adrenal medulla Correct Option: (c) Adrenal medulla.
It is the inner part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney).
The adrenal medulla makes chemicals such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are involved in sending nerve signals.