A tumor of the ______________ referred to as a pheochromocytoma.
A)adrenal cortex
B)adrenal medulla
C)thyroid gland
D)pineal gland

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Pheochromocytomas are tumors that arise from the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla, which produce adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). The other options listed do not produce these hormones and are not associated with pheochromocytomas.

A Tumor of the ______________ Referred to as a Pheochromocytoma