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Which of the following are often called glands of emergency?​

A
thyroid​
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B
pituitary
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C
adrenal
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D
pancreas
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Solution

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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