Which of the following statements are true of epinephrine and norepinephrine (Select all that apply)?
A)Epinephrine increases heart rate and norepinephrine decreases heart rate.
B)Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
C)Epinephrine mimics the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
D)The major effect of norepinephrine is to raise blood pressure.
E)Epinephrine stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen by the liver.
F)Both hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
G)Both hormones are secreted in stressful situations.
H)Epinephrine causes the bronchioles to dilate.

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B) Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera, while epinephrine causes vasodilation in skeletal muscle and vasodilation or constriction (depending on the receptor subtype) in other organs.
D) The major effect of norepinephrine is to raise blood pressure.
G) Both hormones are secreted in stressful situations.
H) Epinephrine causes the bronchioles to dilate, allowing for increased air flow in response to stress or physical activity.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine