NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-40

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    Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?

    A)  Aldosterone

    B)  Both androstenedione and dehydroepi- androsterone

    C)  Adrenaline

    D)  Cortisol

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Adrenal gland has two parts: cortex and medulla. The medulla is stimulated by sympathetic nervous tissue to produce adrenaline and non-adrenaline while the cortex is stimulated by pituitary hormone to release cortisol, aldosterone and estrogens.


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