Chemical Coordination And Regulation Ques 11
11. Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and glucogenesis?
[2006]
(a) Insulin
(b) Adrenaline
(c) Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.
(d) ACTH
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) Adrenaline (called Fight-or-Flight hormone) is responsible for the dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption by tissues and glucogenesis to prepare the body for emergency reactions under the threatening conditions.
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