The adrenal medulla is important to the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system because
A) it is a source of catecholamines.
B) it is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion.
C) it releases epinephrine and norepinephrine directly into the blood.
D) it is a source of catecholamines and it is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion.
E) it is a source of catecholamines, it is considered a modified sympathetic ganglion, and it releases epinephrine and norepinephrine directly into the blood.
Answer: E