What is the main effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

A: They cause bones to release calcium.

B: They cause cells to take up glucose.

C: They redirect blood to the skeletal muscles.

D: They force the kidneys to retain salts.

Question

Biology

Jorge Carr

31 October, 20:12

What is the main effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

A: They cause bones to release calcium.

B: They cause cells to take up glucose.

C: They redirect blood to the skeletal muscles.

D: They force the kidneys to retain salts.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Thalia Simmons · Answer 1

The correct answer is option C

Epinephrine leads to constriction in blood vessels and causes dilation of blood vessels in the skeletal muscles and the liver. Also being a stress hormone it increases blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose from energy stores and produces constriction in the smooth muscles.

What is the main effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine?A: They cause bones to release calcium.B: They cause cells to take up glucose.C: They redirect blood to the skeletal muscles.D: They force the kidneys to retain salts.

What is the main effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

A: They cause bones to release calcium.

B: They cause cells to take up glucose.

C: They redirect blood to the skeletal muscles.

D: They force the kidneys to retain salts.