Hormones of the adrenal medulla
A) act as neurotransmitters at the endings of sympathetic nerve fibers.
B) effect emergency body functions such as fear and rage.
C) have the same general effects as the sympathetic nervous system.
D) All of the choices are correct.
E) None of the choices are correct.

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The hormones of the adrenal medulla, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, act as neurotransmitters at the endings of sympathetic nerve fibers and have the same general effects as the sympathetic nervous system. They are involved in the body's emergency response, such as fear and rage. Therefore, all of the choices in the question are correct.

Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla