MeSH 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.;
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.