(i) Hormone and gland: The hormone released in scary situations is adrenaline (also called epinephrine), and the gland that secretes it is the adrenal gland (located on top of the kidneys).
(ii) Body's response to adrenaline: Adrenaline triggers the body's "fight-or-flight" response, preparing it to deal with a perceived threat. The effects include:
These changes enable the body to react quickly and effectively to a stressful situation.
Select TRUE statements about lymph from the following:
A. Lymph vessels carry lymph through the body and finally open into larger arteries.
B. Lymph contains some amount of plasma, proteins and blood cells.
C. Lymph contains some amount of plasma, proteins and red blood cells.
D. Lymph vessels carry lymph through the body and finally open into larger veins.
The true statements are: