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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000313
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000313
Preferred Name

Adrenal Medulla

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Medullas, Adrenal
Adrenal Medullas
Medulla, Adrenal
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