The Catecholamines Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Are Secreted By

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Multiple Choice

The catecholamines norepinephrine and epinephrine are secreted by:

• A) Beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
• B) Basophil cells of the anterior pituitary gland
• C) Chief cells of the parathyroid gland
• D) Chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla
• E) Pituicytes of the posterior pituitary gland

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