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Feeling the tremors of an earthquake a scared resident of seventh floor of a multistoried building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action?
- adrenaline
- glucagon
- gastrin
- thyroxine
Correct answer: adrenaline
Solution
Adrenaline is released during stress or fear and activates the fight-or-flight response, causing increased heart rate, alertness, and quick action. That makes the person rush down the stairs in response to the earthquake tremors.
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