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Tobacco contains nicotine which stimulates _____X______ to release ________Y_________ into blood circulation, which increases blood pressure and rate of heart beat.

Select the correct option for X and Y.
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesNEET
Options:
  • A X-adrenal cortex gland; Y-adrenaline
  • B X-adrenal medulla gland; Y-epinephrine
  • C X-adrenal medulla gland; Y-nor-adrenaline
  • D both b and c
Solution:
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The correct answer is: both b and c
Tobacco contains nicotine which stimulates the adrenal medulla gland to release adrenaline or nor-adrenaline hormone into blood circulation, which increases blood pressure and rate of heartbeat.

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