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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 19. Chemical coordination and integration

Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones :
(A) It causes pupilary constriction.
(B) It is a hyperglycemic hormone.
(C) It causes piloerection.
(D) It increases strength of heart contraction.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A C and D only
  2. B B, C and D only
  3. C A, C and D only
  4. D D only
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Correct Answer

(B) B, C and D only

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Detailed explanation

Adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine (also called emergency hormones).

Both the hormones -
- Cause pupillary dilation (not constriction)
- Stimulate breakdown of glycogen resulting in increased concentration of glucose in blood i.e., cause hyperglycemia.
- Cause piloerection (raising of hair).
- Increase strength of heart contraction i.e., heartbeat.