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Name the endocrine gland that secretes norepinephrine.

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Adrenal gland secretes norepinephrine.
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. These are commonly called catecholamines. They are rapidly secreted in response to the stress of any kind and during emergency situations and are called emergency hormones or hormones of Fight or Flight.

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