The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla possess this type of receptor which makes them responsive to the ACh released by preganglionic sympathetic neurons.
A)muscarinic receptors
B)nicotinic receptors
C)β₁-adrenergic
D)β₂-adrenergic
E)β₃-adrenergic

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The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla possess nicotinic receptors which make them responsive to the ACh released by preganglionic sympathetic neurons. This results in the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream, which can then act on various target organs to activate the sympathetic nervous system response.

The Chromaffin Cells of the Adrenal Medulla Possess This Type