The adrenal gland tumor that causes excessive release of epinephrine and adrenaline, resulting in severe hypertension, is called:
A) adenoma
B) pancreatoma
C) thymoma
D) pheochromocytoma
E) myeloma

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Pheochromocytoma is a type of adrenal gland tumor that causes the gland to produce too much of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to severe hypertension and other symptoms.

The Adrenal Gland Tumor That Causes Excessive Release of Epinephrine