The adrenal medulla consists of modified, post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons called chromaffin cells which store norepinephrine and epinephrine in chromaffin granules. In this situation, when these chemical transmitters are released they act as

a. neurohormones.
b. neurotransmitters.
c. stress inducers.
d. glucocorticoids.
e. mineralocorticoids.


A

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