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RID90 medulla of adrenal gland

synonym

Mark der Nebenniere
adrenal medulla

definition

The inner portion of the adrenal gland. Derived from ectoderm, adrenal medulla consists mainly of chromaffin cells that produces and stores a number of neurotransmitters, mainly adrenaline (epinephrine) and NORepinephrine. The activity of the adrenal medulla is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. [MeSH]