What Is the Function of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

• A) They inhibit the release of the hormone leptin.
• B) They cause the dilation of blood vessels.
• C) They increase the metabolic rate of body cells.
• D) They cause the contraction of smooth muscle in the airways.
• E) They cause the relaxation of smooth muscle in the arterioles.

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