Which of the following is a difference between acetylcholine and epinephrine?
A. Acetylcholine binds with adrenergic receptors, whereas epinephrine binds with muscarinic receptors.
B. Acetylcholine is released by adrenergic nerves, whereas epinephrine is released by cholinergic nerves.
C. Acetylcholine is released from the adrenal gland, whereas epinephrine is released from the preganglionic fibers of parasympathetic nerves.
D. Acetylcholine produces the effects of parasympathetic stimulation, whereas epinephrine produces the effects of sympathetic stimulation.
Answer: D
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