in a moment of danger, the autonomic nervous system activates the endocrine system to release epinephrine and norepinephrine. which part of the endocrine system releases these two hormones?



Answer :

The epinephrine and norepinephrine released by the action of autonomic nervous system is released by the adrenal gland.

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that is involved in the regulation of the involuntary actions of the body like digestion, respiration, heart contraction, etc. It is further divided into two types: sympathetic and parasympathetic.

Adrenal glands are the small triangular shaped structures that are present above both the kidneys. The hormones produced by the adrenal glands are involved in the regulation of metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, etc. Cortisol is also a hormone released from the adrenal glands.

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