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Adrenal Medulla

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releases epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Adrenal Cortex

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produces corticosteroids; stress hormone cortisol and sex hormones estrogen and testosterone

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What causes delusions, hallucinations, and agitation associated with schizophrenia?

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too much dopamine or an oversensitivity

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What is a cause for Parkinson’s disease?

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loss of dopaminergic neurons

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What plays a role in depression?

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Oversupply of dopamine and seratonin

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