Which of the Following Statements Are True of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of epinephrine and norepinephrine (Select all that apply) ?

• A)Epinephrine increases heart rate and norepinephrine decreases heart rate.
• B)Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
• C)Epinephrine mimics the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
• D)The major effect of norepinephrine is to raise blood pressure.
• E)Epinephrine stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen by the liver.
• F)Both hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
• G)Both hormones are secreted in stressful situations.
• H)Epinephrine causes the bronchioles to dilate.

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