During a Stressful Interval

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a stressful interval

• A) TSH stimulates the adrenal cortex and medulla to secrete acetylcholine.
• B) the alpha cells of islets secrete insulin and simultaneously the beta cells of the islets secrete glucagon.
• C) ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex, and neurons of the sympathetic nervous system stimulate the adrenal medulla.
• D) the posterior pituitary gland secretes more growth hormones.
• E) the calcium levels in the blood are increased due to actions of two antagonistic hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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