Question

In times of stress the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the _____ which then secretes _____.

Answer 1

In times of stress the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal medulla which then secretes catecholamines. The catecholamines includes; Dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Catecholamines are made by nerve tissue, the brain, and the adrenal glands. They help the body respond to stress or fright and prepare the body for "fight or flight" reactions.