Question

Epinephrine is

• A. Adrenergic
• B. Cholinergic
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Adrenergic

Epinephrine or adrenaline hormone is secreted from adrenal medulla in response to stress or when homeostasis of body is disturbed.

Adrenergic means nerve cells in which epinephrine is used as neurotransmitter and cholinergic means nerve cells in which acetylcholine is used as neurotransmitter.

Hence, epinephrine is adrenergic.

So, the correct answer is 'Adrenergic'.