Which of the following hormones can affect blood pressure?

Thyroxine

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Adrenaline

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Testosterone

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Growth hormone

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Solution

The correct option is B
Adrenaline

Adrenaline prepares the body for an emergency situation. Key actions of adrenaline include: (i) increase in heart rate, (ii) increase in blood pressure, (iii) expansion of the the air passages of lungs, (iv) dilation of pupil, (v) redistribution of blood to the muscles and (vi) alteration of the body's metabolism, so as to maximise blood glucose levels.

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