Question

question 34 (mandatory) (2 points) which of the following is most often a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine that causes hypertension? neuroblastoma ganglioneuroma pheochromocytoma conns syndrome

Explanation:

Pheochromocytoma is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine, often leading to hypertension. Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor in children. Ganglioneuroma is a benign nerve - tissue tumor but not typically associated with excessive catecholamine production causing hypertension like pheochromocytoma. Conn's syndrome is related to aldosterone - producing tumors in the adrenal cortex, not the medulla.

Answer:

C. Pheochromocytoma