8 Questions
What hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
How do the effects of adrenal medulla hormones compare to those of sympathetic division neurotransmitters?
They last longer when secreted as hormones
In what situations are the hormones of the adrenal medulla used?
In times of stress
What regulates the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla?
Nervous impulses from the central nervous system
What is the primary function of the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla?
Preparing the body for 'fight or flight' response
How do the effects of adrenal medulla hormones compare to those of parasympathetic division neurotransmitters?
They have opposite effects
How are the release of medullary hormones regulated?
By nervous impulses from the central nervous system
What distinguishes the duration of action of adrenal medulla hormones when they are secreted as hormones?
They last up to 10 times longer
Test your knowledge about the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla, including their effects and regulation. Understand the role of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body's response to stress and 'fight or flight' situations.
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