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 :
- AA, C and D only
- BD only
- CC and D only
- DB, C and D only
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Correct answer: D
Adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine (also called emergency hormones).
Both the hormones -
$\bullet$ Cause pupillary dilation (not constriction)
$\bullet$ Stimulate breakdown of glycogen resulting in increased concentration of glucose in blood i.e., cause hyperglycemia.
$\bullet$ Cause piloerection (raising of hair).
$\bullet$ Increase strength of heart contraction i.e. heartbeat.
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