Norepinephrine and epinephrine can trigger different responses in different locations depending upon which type of adrenergic receptor is present on those tissues.

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This is true. Norepinephrine and epinephrine can bind to different subtypes of adrenergic receptors (alpha or beta) which are present on different tissues throughout the body. Activation of these receptors elicits different responses depending on the subtype and location of the receptor.

Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Can Trigger Different Responses in Different Locations