The anatomy and physiology instructor is discussing neurotransmitters with the prenursing anatomy and physiology class
What neurotransmitter would the instructor tell the students is a catecholamine classified as a hormone when it is released from the adrenal medulla? A) Ephedrine
B) Norepinephrine
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine
B
Feedback:
Norepinephrine and epinephrine are catecholamines, which are released by nerves in the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and are classified as hormones when they are released from cells in the adrenal medulla. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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