ADRENAL GLAND

In the following questions , a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). A: Athletes are advised not to smoke. R: Nicotine stimulates adrenal glands to release adrenaline into blood circulation, which raises heart rate and blood pressure

Which of the following statements are false / true (A) Calcitonin regulates the metabolism of calcium (B) Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth (C ) Grave's disease is caused by malfunctioning of adrenal gland (D) ADH stimulates absorption of water and increase the urine productions

Adrenal or Supra Renal Gland.

Parathyroid Gland || Pineal body || Adrenal or Supra Renal Gland

Which of the following statements are true/false ? i. Thyrocalcitonin regulates the homeostasis of blood calcium levels. ii. Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth. iii. ''Grave's disease'' is caused by malfunctioning of the adrenal gland. iv. ADH stimulates the absorption of water and increase urine production.

Assertion (A): The pituitary gland is the master gland of our body. Reason (R): The pituitary gland controls the activity of other endocrine glands such as thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes.

Assertion : Adrenal cortex is called the gland for "fight, fright, and flight." Reason : The hormones adrenaline and nor-adrenaline help the body to combat against stress and emergency conditions.