A Person with a Pheochromocytoma (A Functioning Adenoma)is Experiencing Symptoms

question 83

Multiple Choice

A person with a pheochromocytoma (a functioning adenoma) is experiencing symptoms created by its hypersecretion of epinephrine, including high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, excessive sweating, anxiety, and weight loss. Where would this neuroendocrine tumor be located?

• A)adrenal medulla
• B)neurohypophysis of pituitary gland
• C)adrenal cortex
• D)adenohypophysis of pituitary gland
• E)hypothalamus

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