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Fight - or - flight reactions cause activation of:
- Option 1)
the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate.
- Option 2)
the kidney, leading to suppression of reninangiotensin - aldeosterone pathway.
- Option 3)
the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrene.
- Option 4)
the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline -
Adrenaline and noradrenaline are rapidly secreted in response to stress of any kind and during emergency situations and are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight
- wherein
These hormones increase alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hairs), sweating etc. Both the hormones increase the heart beat, the strength of heart contraction and the rate of respiration. Catecholamines also stimulate the breakdown of glycogen resulting in an increased concentration of glucose in blood. In addition, they also stimulate the breakdown of lipids and proteins
Option 1)
the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate.
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
the kidney, leading to suppression of reninangiotensin - aldeosterone pathway.
This option is incorrect
Option 3)
the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrene.
This option is correct
Option 4)
the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
This option is incorrect
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