Question

A hormone ‘X’ is secreted in blood when a person is under scary situation.

1. Identify the hormone ‘X’ and the gland that secretes it.
2. Explain its role in dealing with scary or emergency situations.

Answer 1

1. The hormone ‘X’ is Adrenaline (Epinephrine). It is secreted by the Adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. 
2. Role of Adrenaline in Emergency Situations: “Fight or flight” is what adrenaline is called. An adrenaline rush is felt when someone is in a dangerous or emergency situation. In order to help the body move quickly,
   • Increasing blood pressure and heart rate to get more oxygen to muscles.
   • Getting more oxygen into the body by making the lungs' airways bigger.
   • Grabbing more glucose from the blood to give you energy.
   • Moving blood from the digestive system to the muscles so that you can act quickly.