Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

The emergency hormone produced by adrenal gland is epinephrine.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Epinephrine or adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal medulla.
2. It is one of the two emergency hormones (the other being, norepinephrine), also called hormones of fight or flight, which are secreted in response to stress or danger.
3. Its secretion leads to increased alertness, increased blood glucose level, increased heartbeat, piloerection, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is true.