Question

Which statement accurately describes the function of a hormone produced by the adrenal glands? A. Cortisol causes the heart rate and blood pressure to rise. B. Aldosterone helps control metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. C. Norepinephrine regulates blood volume and pressure. D. Epinephrine widens the air passageways in the lungs.

Answer 1

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The answer is D. Epinephrine widens the air passageways in the lungs.

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Answer 2

Answer: Option D Epinephrine widens the air passageways in the lungs.

Explanation:

• Adrenal glands are endocrine glands which are located above the kidneys.

• The adrenal glands produces hormones form the cortex as well as medulla.

• The hormones produced from the cortex are mineralocorticoids , glucocorticoids and androgens.

• The medulla produces adrenaline and nor adrenaline.

• The functions of some of the hormones are as follows:

1. Cortisol is a glucorticoid which is released when blood glucose is low.

2.Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid which is used for sodium conservation in the body.

3.Nor epinephrine is used in flight and fight responses causing arousal, alertness, anxiety etc.

4.Epinephrine is also involved in flight and fight responses it increases blood flow to muscles, dilates pupil , and relaxes the muscles and thus, also leads to widening of the air passageways in the lungs.

Thus, from the functions of all the above mentioned hormones it can be concluded that epinephrine widens the air passageway of the lungs.