The Adrenal Medulla Functions Like a Large Postganglionic Fiber of the Sympathetic

Question

The adrenal medulla functions like a large postganglionic fiber of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The adrenal medulla is essentially a modified postganglionic neuron that releases epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream, just like a postganglionic fiber of the sympathetic nervous system.