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Adrenaline is called emergency hormone

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Adrenaline increases the heart beat and breath ing rale which results in the supply of more oxygen to muscles. It reduces the blood supply to the digestive system and skin. As a result, the blood is further diverted to skeletal muscles. All these responses together prepare the body to deal with the emergency situations.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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