In a response to a stressful situation, the ___________ stimulates release of catecholamines from the _____________

a. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal medulla
b. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal cortex
c. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal medulla
d. hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis; adrenal cortex
e. hypothalamic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal cortex


Answer: a. sympathetic adrenal-medullary system; adrenal medulla

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