Question

The heart pumps harder and blood pressure rises during a fight-or-flight response. This response is due to

a. thyroxine secreted by the thyroid gland.
b. adrenaline secreted by the adrenal glands.
c. insulin secreted by the pancreas.
d. oxytocin secreted by the pituitary gland.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter b. adrenaline secreted by the adrenal glands.
The heart pumps harder and blood pressure rises during a fight-or-flight response. This response is due to adrenaline secreted by the adrenal glands. Adrenaline is a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion.