Question

why is adrenal called the gland of emergency ??

Answer 1

Adrenal called as the gland of emergency because they release Adrenaline hormone which is called a emergency hormone, When adrenaline is secreted into the blood it prepares our body for action. It speeds up heart beat and breathing, raises blood pressure and allows more glucose(Carbohydrate) to go into the blood to give us lot of energy quickly to run or fight. Additionally it is secreted in the body when body is under severe physical/emotional stress or depression. It helps us to deal with emergency situation by generating more energy in the body, thatswhy Adrenaline is called an Emergency Hormone. And Adrenal glands are called Glands of Emergency.

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Answer 2

why is adrenal called the gland of emergency ??

Adrenaline is known as the emergency hormone because it is released by the adrenal glands under the conditions of stress or excitement. This hormone is also a part of the bodys stress response called the fight or flight response. It acts by increasing alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hair), Increasing heart beat, respiration rate, Stimulating the breakdown of glucose, lipids and proteins. Thus, prepares the body to deal with the emergency situations.