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What is the adrenal medulla?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

The central core: The adrenal is actually to glands in one! the outer part (cortex) makes steroid hormones. The central part (medulla) makes Epinephrine and norepinephrine. These are fight or flight hormones that raise pulse and BP instantaneously in response to stress.

Answered 9/28/2016

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