Question

The adrenal medulla is connected to the ____________ division of the autonomic nervous system. When stimulated, as seen during times of stress, it releases the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Answer 1

The correct answer will be- sympathetic division.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nervous system is divided into two types- the somatic system which controls the voluntary functions and the autonomic system which controls the involuntary functions. The autonomic system is divided into two systems: the sympathetic and parasympathetic.

The sympathetic system regulates the response of fight or flight by producing the hormones from the adrenal glands. The hormones produced are the epinephrine and nor-epinephrine which stimulates the response.

Thus, the sympathetic division is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Sympathetic division

Step-by-step explanation:

Adrenal medulla is located at the center of adrenal gland, surrounded by adrenal cortex. It consists of cells that secrete adrenaline and noradrenaline and also a small amount of dopamine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons. Preganglionic autonomic fibers lead to them directly from central nervous system therefore adrenal medulla affects heart rate, available energy, and metabolism.