Question
During emergency which of the following hormone is secreted?
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
Adrenalin
Calcitonin
Solution
C.
Adrenalin
| Adrenalin | Aldosterone | Thyroxine | Calcitonin |
| Secreted by Chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla | Secreted by adrenal cortex | Produced in manufactured and synthesized from iodine | Secreted by parafollicular cells of thyroid |
| Controlled by Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Mineralocorticoid or salt retaining hormone | Also called tri-iodothyronine hormone | Also called Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) hormone. |
| Also called 'emergency hormone' | Function is in conservation of sodium and water and dimination of potassium. | Function is to control metabolism, regulating tissue growth and development. | Main role is to lower the amount of calcium and phosphate in the blood. |
