Question

The specialized sympathetic postganglionic neurons that are the hormone-producing cells of the adrenal medulla are called _________________

Answer 1

Chromaffin cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chromaffin cells are modified neurons, that fulfil and neuroendocrine task which is the production of adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones are released into the bloodstream, by which they reach the target organs and reinforce the sympathetic response throughout the organism.