Match each statement with the correct term.
-norepinephrine
A)has a role in the immune system
B)influences sex-related characteristics
C)stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
D)influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles
E)increases glucose in the bloodstream

Question

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Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response.

Answer: E
 Norepinephrine increases glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to release stored glycogen.

Answer: D
 Norepinephrine influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles by increasing arousal and alertness.

Answer: A, B
 Norepinephrine does not have a direct role in the immune system or sex-related characteristics. The correct terms for these statements are cytokines and sex hormones, respectively.

Match Each Statement with the Correct Term