In Order to Increase Energy and Protect the Body's Tissues

In order to increase energy and protect the body's tissues in response to danger, the hypothalamus first activates the ________, ultimately causing the release of ________.

A) adrenal medulla; epinephrine and norepinephrine
B) autonomic nervous system; epinephrine and norepinephrine
C) pituitary; cortisol and other hormones
D) adrenal cortex; cortisol and other hormones

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