19.Chemical Coordination and Integration
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After receiving a hormonal shot, an asthma patient will get relief in exhaling the air. The hormone injected will be

A

Oxytocin

B

Adrenalin

C

Insulin

D

Thyroxine

Solution

During allergic reaction, histamine is secreted which is a vasodilator. It increases the plasma flow which results in narrowing of the lumen of bronchioles. This is a case in asthma.
So, adrenaline shots are given which is a vasoconstricter.

Standard 11
Biology

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