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The two hormo...
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The two hormones secreted by adrenal glands which regulates the rate of metabolism and the concentration of salts in blood and prepares the body to face the emergency are...........................and....................... .

A
Insulin and glucagon
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Testosterone and estrogen
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Cortisone and dopamine
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Aldosterone and adrenaline
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Solution

The correct option is D Aldosterone and adrenaline
Aldosterone and adrenaline are the two hormones secreted by adrenal glands both of them regulate body metabolism.
Insulin and glucagon both hormones regulate the blood sugar level in our body.
Testosterone annd estrogen are male sex hormones.
Cortisone controls the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and lipids.
A person's mood, memory, learning, etc are affected by the level off dopamine in a person's body.

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