The fight-or-flight response in humans is activated by epinephrine. This hormone is secreted by what gland(s)?

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Answer 1 · 2016-04-08T09:04:20

Epinephrine is made in some neurons but mostly secreted by the adrenal gland.

A more common name for epinephrine is adrenaline.

Specifically, it is the medulla of the adrenal gland that secretes epinephrine - the inner part of the gland.