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Digestive System in Humans

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Which of the following are often called glands of emergency?

A

thyroid

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pituitary

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adrenal

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pancreas

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The correct option is C adrenal
Correct Option: (c) adrenal.
Adrenal glands are called glands of emergency as it produces adrenaline that prepares the body to face the flight and fright situation (emergency situation) by

Increasing heart rate.

Increasing blood pressure to increase the oxygen supply to different parts of the body.

Increasing the release of glucose from the liver so that enough energy can be produced for emergency situations.

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