Pheochromocytomas would stimulate
A)hypersecretion of aldosterone.
B)hypersecretion of cortisol.
C)hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropin.
D)hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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Pheochromocytomas are tumors that originate from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and secrete excessive amounts of epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to symptoms such as hypertension, sweating, and palpitations. The other options refer to conditions related to the adrenal cortex, not the adrenal medulla where the chromaffin cells are located.

Pheochromocytomas Would Stimulate