Identify a difference between the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex.
A. The adrenal medulla forms the outer portion of the adrenal glands, while the adrenal cortex forms the inner portion of the adrenal glands.
B. The adrenal medulla is composed of three separate layers of tissue, while the adrenal cortex is composed of a single layer of tissue.
C. The adrenal medulla develops from the same tissue as sympathetic ganglia, while the adrenal cortex develops from mesodermal tissue.
D. The adrenal medulla secretes three types of steroids, while the adrenal cortex secretes only catecholamines.
Answer: C
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