Which Gland Is Called the "Emergency Gland" and Helps the Body

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which gland is called the "emergency gland" and helps the body adjust to stress?

• A) thyroid
• B) adrenal (suprarenal)
• C) pituitary
• D) pancreas
• E) thymus

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