Question

Statement 1: Adrenaline is considered an emergency hormone.

Statement 2: Pituitary is usually called master gland

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are false
• D. Both the statements are true

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both the statements are true

Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by adrenal medulla during stress. This is called as an emergency hormone because it initiates the quick reaction which makes the individual think and respond quickly to the stress. The hormone increases metabolic rate.

The pituitary is the main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth