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Incorrect. This structure secretes many hormones including thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), somatostatin and dopamine.
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e
Hypothalamus
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Incorrect. This structure secretes oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone.
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d
Posterior pituitary gland
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Incorrect. This structure secretes many hormones including growth hormones, prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone.
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c
Anterior pituitary gland
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Incorrect. This structure secretes mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and sex hormones.
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b
Cortex of adrenal gland
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Correct. Adrenaline is released from the medulla of the adrenal gland, this region is closest to the central adrenomedullary vein.
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a
Medulla of adrenal gland
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Adrenal glands
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Abdominal anatomy
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20 year old female presents to the GP requiring a blood test. They state that they have an intense fear of needles and can be seen to be shaking. You explain the phyiology of this to them, and explain that many symptoms are caused by adrenaline release.

Which structure releases adrenaline?
a