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Question
Name the hormone produced by the following gland giving one function: Adrenal medulla
Solution
Adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline. It controls heart beat and blood pressure and helps in providing glucose to the body in order to overcome emergency situations. It is also called the emergency hormone.
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