Zoology-Drug Abuse
NEET Zoology Drug Abuse MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
Nicotine, an alkaloid found in tobacco, stimulates the release of which hormone that is known to increase the heart rate and blood pressure by approximately 20%?
A
Adrenaline
B
Insulin
C
Cortisol
D
Thyroxine
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, nicotine stimulates the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, which raise blood pressure and increase heart rate. Hence, adrenaline is the correct answer.
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