The Adrenal Medullae Secrete

Question

The adrenal medullae secrete
A) medullin.
B) epinephrine.
C) norepinephrine.
D) renin.
E) both epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

The adrenal medullae secrete both epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) and norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline). These hormones are important for the "fight or flight" response, helping to increase heart rate and blood pressure, dilate airways, and increase glucose release from the liver.