A squirrel was eating a fruit on the ground. Sudenly, it was attacked by a dog. The squirrel rushed to the tree immediately and saved itself from the dangerous attack. What immediate changes are most likely to have taken place in the body of the squirrel ?
A. Blood flows to the stomach for rapid digestion.
B. Adrenaline was secreted in the blood by the adrenal glands.
C. Heart beat becomes faster and pumps more blood so that muscles get more oxygen.
D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone is secreted in the blood and blood flows more towards the vital organs.
Select the correct combination of options given below :

Options

A. A and B
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. C and D

Answer

C

Explanation

During emergency situation Adrenalin secreted in the blood by the adrenal glands due to which Heart beat becomes faster and pumps more blood so that muscles get more oxygen.