What hormones does the adrenal medulla secrete?
A) Renin and erythropoietin
B) Norepinephrine and epinephrine
C) Epinephrine and dopamine
D) Dopamine and serotonin
B
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The adrenal medulla is actually part of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). It is a ganglion of neurons that releases the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine into circulation when the SNS is stimulated.
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