Stress-induced sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla causes the secretion of what?
a. Epinephrine and aldosterone
b. Norepinephrine and cortisol
c. Epinephrine and norepinephrine
d. Acetylcholine and cortisol
Ans: c. Epinephrine and norepinephrine
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