Biology
Give reason/explain — Epinephrine is also called as the 'emergency hormone'.
Answer
Epinephrine (also called adrenaline) is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. This hormone prepares the body to meet any emergency situation i.e., to face the danger or flee from a situation. Hence it is called the 'fight or flight hormone' or the 'emergency hormone'.
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