The stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the ________ gland(s)in response to stimulation by the ________ branch of the nervous system.

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The adrenal gland releases epinephrine and norepinephrine in response to stimulation by the sympathetic branch of the nervous system. The pituitary gland releases a variety of hormones, but it is not directly involved in the release of these stress hormones. The parasympathetic branch of the nervous system is not responsible for the fight or flight response that triggers the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

The Stress Hormones Epinephrine and Norepinephrine Are Released by the ________