NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What are the two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla?
Options
- AAdrenaline and hypothyroidism
- BAdrenaline and noradrenaline
- CAdrenaline and thyroxine
- DThyroxine and triiodothyronine
Correct answer
B. Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Step-by-step solution
The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine. These are commonly called as catecholamines. Adrenaline and noradrenaline are rapidly secreted in response to stress of any kind and during emergency situations and are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight. These hormones increase alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hairs), sweating etc. Both the hormones increase the heart beat, the strength of heart contraction and