Which of the following is not an effect of epinephrine? a. Conversion of glycogen to glucose b. Increased heart rate c. Increased basal metabolic rate d. Decreased systolic blood pressure

Epinephrine is also known as the 'emergency hormone' and is secreted by the adrenal gland. The answer is 'D' - it increase the systolic blood pressure and does not decrease it.

Explanation:

The adrenal medulla is responsible for the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine which are also known as adrenaline and noradrenaline respectively. the hypothalamus guides the adrenal to secrete these hormones. Following are the effects of adrenaline:

Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Increased basal metabolic rate Increased blood levels of glucose and fatty acids Dilate airways of the lungs