Question

Which gland helps the body prepare for and handle stress?

Answer 1

The correct answer would be C. The adrenal glands, which are also known as suprarenal glands, are glands that belong to the endocrine system. Adrenal gland produces the steroids aldosterone and cortisol and various hormones including adrenaline which help in the response of an individual to stress. They are found above the kidneys. Each of the gland has an inner medulla and an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones. The adrenal cortex has three zones which are zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis.