Many of the responses to stress are attributed to activation of the sympathetic nervous system and are mediated by a. glucagon. b. cortisol. c. ACTH. d. norepinephrine.

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Jair Sweeney

Biology

6 January, 11:28

Many of the responses to stress are attributed to activation of the sympathetic nervous system and are mediated by a. glucagon. b. cortisol. c. ACTH. d. norepinephrine.

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Tatiana Dalton · Answer 1

d. norepinephrine

Explanation:

epinephrine and nor-epinephrine work together and control the sympathetic receptors that are present within the cardiovascular system of body.

Claire Moss · Answer 2

Norepinephrine

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Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is secreted by neurons in the sympathetic nervous system. Also called adrenaline is a flight or fight hormone and is secreted in the presence of stress. When norepinephrine is released it leads to a cascade of reactions that makes the body overcome the stress signal.