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The adrenal gland is known as the emergency center of the body.

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Which gland in the human body is known as the emergency gland?

Adrenal gland


What is the gland and location in the body that responds to emergency situations?

adrenal gland.


When the body is under stress what gland meets the emergency?

The adrenal gland produces adrenaline (epinephrine) which provides increase heart rate to help the body deal with the emergency.


The pituitary gland is also known as the?

The pituitary gland is also known as the hypophysis gland.


What is emergency gland?

There is no specific term "emergency gland." It may be a misunderstanding or typo. If you meant "adrenal gland," it is a gland located on top of each kidney that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that are essential for regulating various bodily functions in response to stress and emergencies.


Which is master gland in HUMANS?

In humans, the pituitary is known as the Master Gland.


What are the tear-glands in the human body are known as?

lacrimal gland


What is known as the body's master gland?

The pituitary gland is known as the body's master gland because it controls the functions of other glands in the endocrine system by producing and releasing various hormones that regulate processes like growth, metabolism, and reproduction.


What are two endocrine glands or regions that are important in the stress response?

The adrenal glands are chiefly responsible for the stress response in the body; however, the hypothalamus plays a role because it causes the pituitary gland to secrete hormones that travel to the adrenal glands initiating the stress response within the body. The adrenal gland is also known as emergency gland and releases more adrenaline under stress.


What brain structure controls the pituitary gland?

The portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland is known as the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is responsible for all the functions in the body.


What is the name of the gland near tailbone?

The gland near the tailbone is called the coccygeal gland, also known as the coccygeal body or the Luschka gland. It is a vestigial structure that may have a role in certain physiological functions.


What is the bdifference between the pineal gland and the pineal body?

The terms pineal gland and pineal body refer to the same structure in the brain, which is a small endocrine gland located near the center of the brain. It is responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.