The epinephrine and norepinephrine released by the adrenal medullae
A) has a relatively long duration of activity because it may be inactivated by enzymes in the target tissues only.
B) is all inactivated by enzymes in the bloodstream.
C) provides for localized effects of suprarenal stimulation.
D) affects its targets for only a few seconds.
E) None of the answers are correct.
A) has a relatively long duration of activity because it may be inactivated by enzymes in the target tissues only.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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