The adrenal medulla is important to the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system because it (select all that apply) releases epinephrine and norepinephrine directly into the blood. is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion. has muscarinic receptors O releases acetylcholine directly into the blood

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The adrenal medulla is important to the sympathetic branch of the autonomic
nervous system because it (select all that apply)
releases epinephrine and norepinephrine directly into the blood.
is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion.
has muscarinic receptors
releases acetylcholine directly into the blood
Transcribed Image Text:The adrenal medulla is important to the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system because it (select all that apply) releases epinephrine and norepinephrine directly into the blood. is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion. has muscarinic receptors releases acetylcholine directly into the blood
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the adrenal medulla is the grey core of the adrenal gland. it is made up of cells called chromaffin or pheochromoblasts. the hormones produced by the adrenal medulla are called catecholomines and they act as neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.

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