When the sympathetic nervous system is active, the ____ releases epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream helping to increase respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure.
A) thyroid gland
B) adrenal medulla
C) pituitary gland
D) striate cortex

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The adrenal medulla is responsible for releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream as part of the sympathetic nervous system response. This helps to increase respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure. The thyroid gland is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth, while the pituitary gland releases hormones that regulate a variety of bodily functions. The striate cortex is a region of the brain involved in processing visual information.

When the Sympathetic Nervous System Is Active, the ____ Releases