Catecholamines

question 98

Multiple Choice

Catecholamines

• A) are secreted by the adrenal cortex
• B) reinforce the parasympathetic nervous system
• C) are important in the maintenance of blood pressure
• D) promote glycogen storage
• E) are secreted in response to hypothalamic stimulation

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, serving as the central pathway for nervous system messages.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain down the back, and is a major part of the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The primary information processing center of the body, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Motor-Control Information

Data or inputs relevant to the regulation of movements and actions of muscles or groups of muscles in the body.