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The hormone and gland in a scary situation, and the body's responses

The same question, asked 4 times: 2023*, 2024*, 2025*, 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    29 (a)
    Name the gland and the hormone secreted by it in scary situations in human beings. List any two responses shown by our body when this hormone is secreted into the blood.
  2. Question 2

    2023

    25
    Name the hormone secreted in scary situations by animals. Write any three responses which enable the animal body to deal with it.
  3. Question 3

    2023

    30
    Name the hormone released and the gland which secretes it in human beings during scary situations. How does the body respond to enable it to deal with the situation ?
  4. Question 4

    2024

    30
    Write the name and location of a hormone which helps a person to respond when chased by a dog. Mention the responses in the body which help him to deal with the situation.
  5. Question 5

    2025

    31
    A hormone ‘X’ is secreted in blood when a person is under scary situation. (a) Identify the hormone ‘X’ and the gland that secretes it. (b) Explain its role in dealing with scary or emergency situations.
  6. Question 6

    2026

    11
    A squirrel in a scary situation requires its body to prepare for either ‘fight or flight’ to save itself. State the immediate changes that will take place in its body so that it can face the situation.
  7. Question 7

    2026

    14
    (a) Mention the gland and the hormone secreted by it in scary situation in human beings. (b) Write two responses that enable the human body to be ready to deal with such situation.