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Post-UTME Biology 2006 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2006 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The hormone which tones up the muscles of a person in time of danger is from the

  • A. thyroid gland
  • B. pancreas
  • C. adrenal glandCorrect
  • D. sebaceous gland

Explanation

Adrenaline (epinephrine), released by the adrenal gland, prepares the body for 'fight or flight' by toning up the muscles in response to danger.

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