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8th Class Science Reproduction in Animals Question Bank Reproduction and Endocrine System

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    Feeling the tremors of an earthquake, a scared resident of thirteenth floor of a multistoreyed building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action?

    A) Oxytocin         

    B)        Thyroxine       

    C) Adrenaline                  

    D) Progesterone

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The adrenal gland is called the gland of emergency because it releases the hormone, epinephrine or adrenaline, which prepares the body to act when we are in stressful or potentially dangerous situation. Hence, it is also known as the fight-or flight hormone.


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