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Endocrine gland for combating emergency is

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Adrenal medulla

C

Pancreas

D

Parathyroid

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the endocrine gland responsible for combating emergencies. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Adrenal Cortex - B) Adrenal Medulla - C) Pancreas - D) Parathyroid 3. **Recall the Function of Each Gland**: - **Adrenal Cortex**: Primarily involved in the secretion of hormones related to stress response, but not the immediate fight-or-flight response. - **Adrenal Medulla**: Secretes adrenaline (epinephrine), which is crucial for the immediate response to stress or emergencies. - **Pancreas**: Mainly involved in digestion and regulating blood sugar levels, not directly related to emergency responses. - **Parathyroid**: Regulates calcium levels in the blood, not involved in emergency responses. 4. **Identify the Correct Gland**: The adrenal medulla is the gland that releases adrenaline during emergencies, which prepares the body for a "fight or flight" response. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is the **Adrenal Medulla**. ---
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