Which of the following hormones is produced under the conditions of stress which stimulate glycogenolysis in the liver of human beings ?

Options

A. Thyroxin
B. Insulin
C. Adrenaline
D. Estradiol

Answer

C

Explanation

Hormones are molecules that transfer information form one group of cells to distant tissue or organ. These substances are produced in small amounts by various endocrine (ductless) glands in the body. Hormones are delivered directly to the blodd stream in minute quantities and are carried by blood to various target organs where they exert physiological effect and control metabolic activities. Therefore, frequently their site of action away from their origin. Hormones are required in trance amounts and are highly specific in their functions. The deficiency of any hormone leads to a particular disease which can be curved by the administraion of heart hormone.
Aderenaline (epinephirine)is a hormone produced by the medulla of the adrenal glands and synthetically. It functions as a heart stimulant and constricts blood vessesl.
Adrenal gland produces hormone after receiving a message from the brain under stressful situation. Adrenaline stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver of human beings.