NANP Board Practice Exam

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Which hormone is also known as adrenaline?

Cortisol
Epinephrine
Insulin
Glucagon

The correct answer is: Epinephrine

The hormone known as adrenaline is indeed epinephrine. This hormone plays a crucial role in the body's fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies. It is secreted by the adrenal glands and is involved in a variety of physiological responses that prepare the body for quick action in stressful situations. Other hormones listed serve different functions; cortisol is primarily involved in stress response and metabolism, insulin regulates blood glucose levels, and glucagon raises blood glucose levels. Each of these hormones plays a unique role in maintaining homeostasis but does not share the same identity or function as epinephrine.