Practice mode Coordination and Control

Which hormone, secreted by the adrenal medulla, prepares the body for a ‘fight or flight’ response?

Correct answer D. Adrenaline

Explanation

In stress the adrenal medulla releases adrenaline. It raises heart rate, widens airways, diverts blood to muscles and stimulates glycogen breakdown to raise blood glucose.

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