Adrenal Medulla Hormones Quiz

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What hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla?

  • Insulin and glucagon
  • Estrogen and progesterone
  • Epinephrine and norepinephrine (correct)
  • Testosterone and cortisol

How do the effects of adrenal medulla hormones compare to those of sympathetic division neurotransmitters?

  • They have no similarity
  • They have opposite effects
  • They last longer when secreted as hormones (correct)
  • They are identical

In what situations are the hormones of the adrenal medulla used?

  • During sleep
  • During relaxation
  • In times of stress (correct)
  • During meditation

What regulates the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla?

<p>Nervous impulses from the central nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla?

<p>Preparing the body for 'fight or flight' response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the effects of adrenal medulla hormones compare to those of parasympathetic division neurotransmitters?

<p>They have opposite effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the release of medullary hormones regulated?

<p>By nervous impulses from the central nervous system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the duration of action of adrenal medulla hormones when they are secreted as hormones?

<p>They last up to 10 times longer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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