Which Glandular Structure(s) Secretes Norepinephrine

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which glandular structure(s) secretes norepinephrine?

• A) zona reticularis of adrenal gland
• B) denohypophysis of thyroid gland
• C) zona fasciculata of adrenal gland
• D) medulla of adrenal gland
• E) paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by brain activity similar to that of the waking state, but the individual is asleep and often experiencing vivid dreams.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract and produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and activities like temperature control, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.