Which of the following hormone is also known as 'emergency hormone'?

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Answer 1

Concept:

Adrenaline - It is secreted in the Medulla at the adrenal gland as well as some neurons of the Central Nervous System.

It is known as an emergency hormone because it initiates the quick reaction which makes the individual think and respond quickly to the stress.
The functions of Adrenaline include - increases the metabolic rate, dilation of blood vessels, etc.

Uses Of Adrenaline

Contraindications

Additional Information

Hormone	Secreted by	Function
Cortisol	Adrenal gland	Controls physical and psychological stress. It helps to stay healthy and energetic.
Growth Hormone	Anterior Pituitary	It is important in human growth. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction and boosting metabolism. It is also called protein hormone.
Prolactin	Pituitary gland	It enables females to breastfeed the child. It plays an important role in fertility by inhibiting the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).