Asked by Shashank Gupta on May 08, 2024

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The adrenal medulla secretes which hormone during times of excitement, stress, and exercise?

A) erythropoietin
B) norepinephrine
C) testosterone
D) mineralcorticoids
E) thymosin

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

  • Understand which hormones are released by distinct endocrine glands.
  • Understand the function of key hormones in the human body.
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Alize RosalesMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The adrenal medulla secretes norepinephrine during times of excitement, stress, and exercise. This hormone is part of the sympathetic nervous system response and helps prepare the body for physical activity.