Zoology-Hormones

NEET Zoology Hormones MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

If a person experiences a stressful situation leading to the secretion of catecholamines, how would it affect the rate of heart contraction and glycogen breakdown in the body?

A

Both heart contraction rate and glycogen breakdown increase.

B

Heart contraction rate increases but glycogen breakdown decreases.

C

Heart contraction rate decreases but glycogen breakdown increases.

D

Both heart contraction rate and glycogen breakdown decrease.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that catecholamines, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, increase the heart beat and stimulate the breakdown of glycogen during stress.

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