The adrenal medulla is composed of modified sympathetic ganglion cells, which is nervous in nature and secretes hormone upon stimulation. Which of these hormones are secreted?

Cortisol

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Adrenaline

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Norepinepinephrine

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Catecholamines

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Solution

The correct options are
B Adrenaline
C Norepinepinephrine
D Catecholamines
The adrenal medulla receives neural input from axons of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, and it secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) in response to stimulation by these axons. These hormones are commonly called as catecholamines.

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