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Which hormone is responsible for sustaining milk production after childbirth?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?
A
Cortisol
B
Aldosterone
C
Epinephrine
D
Insulin
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Identify the location of the adrenal medulla within the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys.
Understand the function of the adrenal medulla, which is to secrete catecholamines in response to stress.
Recognize that the primary hormones released by the adrenal medulla are catecholamines, specifically epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).
Differentiate between the hormones listed: Cortisol and Aldosterone are produced by the adrenal cortex, not the medulla, and Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
Conclude that Epinephrine is the hormone released by the adrenal medulla, as it is a catecholamine involved in the 'fight or flight' response.
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