NEET Biology question

Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of [AIPMT 2014]

(A)The parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate
(B)The kidney, leading to suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway
(C)The adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrineCorrect
(D)The pancreas, leading to a reduction in blood sugar levels

Answer: (C)

Solution

The parathyroid glands are not part of the acute stress response, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway is typically activated (not suppressed) during stress, and the pancreas would not reduce blood sugar during a

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