Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Mechanism of How

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the mechanism of how the sympathetic nervous system operates to release the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine into the blood?

A) The post-ganglionic axon leaves the ganglion and targets the chromaffin cells, which then release the hormones directly.
B) The pre-ganglionic axon synapses immediately with the chromaffin cells, which then release the hormones directly.
C) The pre-ganglionic axon synapses immediately with the chromaffin cells which then synapse with the adrenal medulla to release the hormones.
D) The post-ganglionic axon leaves the chain ganglion and target the chromaffin cells which then synapse with the adrenal medulla to release the hormones.