Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 79

79. Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis?

[2006]

(a) Insulin

(b) Adrenaline

(c) Glucagon

(d) $ACTH$

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Adrenaline (called Frieght-Flight-Fight hormone) is responsible for the dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption by tissues $&$ glucogenesis to prepare the body for emergency reactions under the threatening conditions.