Adrenaline and noradrenaline are hormones that act as

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Neurotransmitters

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Solution

The correct option is C Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that transmit the nerve impulse across the synapse. Tyrosine is a building block for neurotransmitters adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine. Adrenaline and nonadrenaline are released by sympathetic postganglionic neurons (the adrenergic neurons) to transmit signal.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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