Which is one of the functions of adrenaline?

It increases the heartbeat

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It decreases the heartbeat

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It excretes water from kidneys

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It regulates growth

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Solution

The correct option is B It increases the heartbeat
Adrenaline is a natural hormone that is produced by the kidney and secreted when you undergo some type of traumatic experience.
It causes an increase in blood pressure, increased breathing, boosting up of energy, etc.
There is increase in the heartbeat and the pulse rate is increased in the case of emergency.
This hormone is also called as fight and flight hormone.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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