Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine?
A)adenocarcinoma
B)goiter
C)pheochromocytoma
D)insulinoma

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A pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that can secrete excessive amounts of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and other hormones. Although it is a tumor, it is usually benign and not a type of cancer. Adenocarcinoma is a cancerous tumor, goiter is a non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, and an insulinoma is a tumor of the pancreas that produces excessive amounts of insulin.

Which of the Following Conditions Is a Benign Tumor of the Adrenal