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Question
Which of the following are often called glands of emergency?
(a) thyroid
(b) pituitary
(c) adrenal
(d) pancreas
Solution
(c) adrenal
The adrenal glands are often called glands of emergency. It secretes adrenaline hormone which prepares the body for action.
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