The _______ is called the emergency gland of the body because it prepares us to cope with threatening situations.

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The adrenal medulla is responsible for producing adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones which prepare us to cope with threatening situations. These hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, and also cause the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream for energy. This response is commonly known as the "fight or flight" response.

The _______ Is Called the Emergency Gland of the Body