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Does the adrenal cortex secrete epinephrine?


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Epinephrine:

  1. No, the adrenal cortex does not secrete epinephrine.
  2. The adrenal cortex produces three hormones: Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
  3. While the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla include catecholamines, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
  4. These hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla are released rapidly in cases of emergency and stress.


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