Select the correct matching of a hormone its source and function.

Select the correct matching of a hormone its source and function.
  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)

Solution

Hormone noradrenaline or norepinephrine is secreted by the cells of adrenal medulla. Under normal condition, it maintains the blood pressure. It causes contraction of essentially all the blood vessels of the body. This results an increased activity of heart, raised blood pressure, stimulated respiration, positive oxygen consumption, etc.

Asked in: NEET 2010 (Mains)

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