In which of the following class can we put Adrenaline?

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In which of the following class can we put Adrenaline?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,4,6,4,4,1,1

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{'adrenaline': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'hormone': [6, 1, 1, 1], 'enzyme': [8, 0, 2, 0], 'protein': [2, 0, 2, 1], 'class': [4, 1, 4, 15], 'fat': [1, 1, 1, 0]}

Adrenaline can be classified as a hormone. Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by various glands in the body. They are released into the bloodstream and travel to specific target cells or organs, where they elicit a specific response. Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is produced by the adrenal glands and is involved in the body`s response to stress or danger. It increases heart rate, dilates the airways, and increases blood flow to the muscles, preparing the body for a fight-or-flight response.

Enzymes, on the other hand, are proteins that act as catalysts in chemical reactions. Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of amino acids. Fat is another type of molecule that is primarily used for energy storage in the body. Therefore, the correct classification for adrenaline is hormone, not enzyme, protein, or fat.