Which of the following is called emergency gland of the body?

Pituitary

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Thymus

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Adrenal

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The correct option is C Adrenal
Adrenal gland is called the emergency gland of the body. Adrenaline is secreted by adrenal medulla on stimulation by sympathetic nervous system for meeting an emergency of stress condition, like injury, pain fear, Accident, grief, fall in blood pressure etc. Hence adrenal gland is called emergency hormone.

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