Which Gland Is Sometimes Called the 'Emergency Centre' of the Body

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which gland is sometimes called the 'emergency centre' of the body, because of its role in the fight-or-flight response?

• A) thyroid gland
• B) pituitary gland
• C) pineal gland
• D) adrenal gland

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