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Adrenal medulla
Concepts tested here
- Epinephrine as hormone and neurotransmitter
All Questions
2015 AIPMT-I 1 question
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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles isEpinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in emergencies when sympathetic nerve impulses reach it.
It acts as a hormone and produces effects like sympathetic stimulation; the adrenal medulla and sympathetic system work as one integrated system.