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Hypersecretion of a hormone is responsib...

Hypersecretion of a hormone is responsible for the change of emotional state as fear, anger, pain and rise of blood pressure and heart rate. It is ?

A

Insulin

B

Adrenalin

C

Progesterone

D

Thyroxin

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The correct Answer is:
B
Adrenaline is also known as gland of emergency as it secreted by adrenal medulla to secrete epinephrine and nor – epinephrine that plays role in flight or fight response. It results in heart rate, force of heart contraction, blood pressure increases.
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