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Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogensis?

A

Glucagon

B

ACTH

C

Insulin

D

Adrenaline

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D
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) hormone is secreted by aderenal medulla under the conditions of emergency. Therefore it is also known as emergency hormone. During emergency. It is released and causes dilation of blood vessels, so that the blood flow is increased. It also increase heart beat so that more oxygemn is consumed and it also increase blood glucose level.
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