
From which embryologic cell population does the adrenal medulla derive?
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Get StartedFrom which embryologic cell population does the adrenal medulla derive?
Options:
- Neural crest cells
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
- Surface ectoderm
Correct answer: Neural crest cells
Explanation: The adrenal medulla is derived from neural crest cells that migrate into the developing gland and differentiate into chromaffin cells that secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine during embryogenesis.
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