Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 79
79. Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis?
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(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.
