MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Interior portion of the adrenal gland; produces epinephrine and norepinepthrine.
A
adrenal medulla
B
adrenal cortex
C
adrenal glands
D
medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Medulla: The medulla is the inner part of your adrenal gland, and it releases the hormones adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). These hormones help control your blood pressure, heart rate, sweating and other activities that are also regulated by your sympathetic nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adrenal medulla, the inner part of an adrenal gland, controls hormones that initiate the flight or fight response. The main hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla include epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which have similar functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic prevertebral ganglion that releases epinephrine and norepinephrine into the blood (about 4:1) in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal medulla is the inner part of the adrenal gland. It helps a person cope with physical and emotional stress. The adrenal medulla secretes these hormones: Epinephrine (adrenaline).

Detailed explanation-5: -The adrenal medulla produces hormones involved in the fight-or-flight response (catecholamines, or adrenaline type hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine).

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