The adrenal gland functions as two separate endocrine glands: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. Which ones effects mimic the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
A) adrenal medulla
B) adrenal cortex

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The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) which mimic the effects of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, preparing the body for fight-or-flight responses.

The Adrenal Gland Functions as Two Separate Endocrine Glands: the Adrenal