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Which of the following is secreted by the adrenal glands?

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Thyroxine
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Growth hormone
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Epinephrine
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Testosterone
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Solution

The correct option is C Epinephrine
Growth hormone (GH), also called somatotropin or human growth hormone, a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, a hormone that is secreted mainly by the medulla of the adrenal glands. Testosterone is secreted by testis whereas Thyroxine is secreted by Thyroid glands. so, 'the correct option is Epinephrine'.

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