Answer: (1)
The adrenal gland secretes the hormone which saves lives. The gland secretes three main hormones: epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. These three are regarded as the major stress hormones which help to escape a stressful situation. Epinephrine is widely referred to as the “flight or fight hormone” which allows for an immediate reaction to either escape or counter it in a stress situation. Norepinephrine has similar roles to epinephrine, and during stress, it increases sensitivity. Cortisol helps preserve ‘fluid balance’ and ‘blood pressure’ under stress.
