JEE Main Chemistry question

Increased blood pressure may be caused by excess secretion of:

(A)Thyroxin
(B)Testosterone
(C)Estradiol
(D)AdrenalineCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Adrenaline (epinephrine) triggers the "fight or flight" response, which includes raising heart rate and constricting blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure when secreted in excess.

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Question ID VK-150997