The ____ gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine, which help the body function under stress
a. adrenal medulla c. adrenal cortex
b. pancreas d. thyroid
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The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine, which help the body function under stress. The adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids.
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