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Which of the following hormones is produced under conditions of stress and stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver?

  1. A
    Thyroxin
  2. B
    Insulin
  3. C
    Adrenaline
  4. D
    Estradiol

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Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the "fight or flight" hormone. During stress, it stimulates the breakdown of glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis) in the liver and muscles to provide immediate energy.

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Which of the following hormones is produced under conditions of stress and stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver?
A
Thyroxin
B
Insulin
C
Adrenaline
D
Estradiol

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