Question

Which hormone is known as the emergency hormone and why?

Answer 1

Hormone:

1. The Emergency hormone is another name for the adrenaline hormone.
2. The adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline hormone at times of stress or emergencies, hence the name emergency hormone.
3. Adrenaline is released into the blood during an emergency.
4. This secretion starts responding to specific target organ activities, such as those of the heart, lungs, blood pressure, metabolism, and other organs.
5. This hormone causes the heart to beat quickly, allowing a more oxygen intake.
6. This sudden surge in oxygen delivery to muscles affects the lungs, causing the diaphragm and rib muscles to contract quickly.
7. Blood flow to the skin and digestive system is diminished, as a result of contraction.
8. These muscles' arteries tend to boost the blood supply to the skeletal system.