Question

Which of the following is a correct statement about the endocrine system?

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release insulin, which regulates blood sugar.

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release TSH, which affects heart rate.

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release adrenaline, which affects heart rate.

The adrenal glands are in the neck and release TSH, which affects heart rate.

The adrenal glands are in the neck and release adrenaline, which affects heart rate.

Answer 1

Answer;

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release adrenaline, which affects heart rate.

Explanation;

• Adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney. They produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.
• The Adrenal glands are made up of two regions; the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. The adrenal medulla produces hormones adrenaline also epinephrine and noradrenaline also norepinephrine.
• Hormone adrenaline rapidly responds to stress by increasing your heart rate and rushing blood to the muscles and brain.