Which one of the following statements about the adrenal medulla is true?
A) The medulla is the outer portion of the adrenal gland.
B) The medulla secretes a large range of steroids.
C) The medulla is not essential to life.
D) The medulla secretes estrogen.

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The adrenal medulla is not essential to life because its hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) are not vital for survival; they enhance the body's ability to respond to stress. The body can compensate for their absence through other mechanisms.

Which One of the Following Statements About the Adrenal Medulla