Your patient has a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. What hormone is most likely to be secreted by this tumor?

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The adrenal medulla primarily secretes epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) and norepinephrine. A hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla is called a pheochromocytoma and it commonly secretes excess levels of epinephrine and/or norepinephrine, leading to symptoms such as hypertension, sweating, and palpitations. Choices A, B, and D are not typically secreted by the adrenal medulla.

Your Patient Has a Hormone-Secreting Tumor of the Adrenal Medulla