Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glycogenolysis?

    A) ACTH                                       

    B) Insulin

    C) Adrenaline            

    D) Glucagon

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone produced by adrenal medulla is secreted in great amounts during emotional stress. It elevates glucose level in blood stream by glycogenolysis, which is accompanied   by   increase   in   oxygen consumption, body temperature, heat production. Adrenaline cause on increase in the flow of blood by dilating the blood vessels.


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