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⋆Differences

Between Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex...​

Answer 1

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he adrenal medulla is at the centre of each adrenal gland, and is surrounded by the adrenal cortex. The chromaffin cells of the medulla are the body's main source of the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, released by the medulla.

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Answer 2

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The major differences between Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex are as follows :

Adrenal Medulla :

1. It is a continuation of the Autonomic Nervous System in which the post-ganglionic fibres are converted to secretory cells. Hence , Adrenal Medulla is developed from Ectoderm.

2. It is located in the inner part of Adrenal gland.

3. Its main function is secretion of catecholamines namely adrenaline, nor-adrenaline and dopamine.

4. It is stimulated in case of stess situations.

Adrenal Cortex:

1. It is developed from Mesoderm.

2. It is located in the peripheral part of Adrenal gland.

3. It has 3 zones and hence secretes 3 types of hormones like

• Mineralocorticoid
• Glucocorticoid
• Sex-corticoids

4. It is also involved in stress situations.