Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode
A)adrenal cortex
B)adrenal medulla
C)thyroid
D)parathyroid
E)pancreas
F)melatonin

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The adrenal medulla is part of the sympathetic nervous system and releases hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine in response to stress or arousal, which are characteristic of the general adaptation mode. The adrenal cortex also plays a role in the stress response but its activity is more long-term and is not always initiated with the general adaptation mode. The other glands listed are not directly associated with the stress response.

Indicate Which Gland Is Associated with the Following Characteristics