Which of the following is TRUE of the adrenal medulla?

A. It dilutes stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system.
B. It guards against the "fight-or-flight" response.
C. It suppresses epinephrine production.
D. Cells of the adrenal medulla receive the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.


Answer: D

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