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Which is the 'flight or fight' hormone produced during the emergencies?

A

Epinephrine

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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C

Aldosterone

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D

Cortisol

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Solution

The correct option is A
Epinephrine

Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress or emergency situations. It acts along with the sympathetic nervous system during emergencies in helping us to resist or withdraw ourselves from such situations. Norepinephrine acts along with epinephrine.

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