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(B) The adrenal medulla is derived from the ectoderm,similar to the nervous system.It acts as a modified sympathetic ganglion.The cells of the adrenal

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Adrenal medulla and nerves secrete similar chemicals such as adrenaline and nor-adrenaline

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(B) The adrenal medulla is derived from the ectoderm,similar to the nervous system.It acts as a modified sympathetic ganglion.The cells of the adrenal medulla,known as chromaffin cells,are innervated by preganglionic sympathetic nerve fibers.These cells secrete catecholamines (adrenaline and nor-adrenaline) directly into the blood in response to stimulation,mimicking the action of the sympathetic nervous system.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. Zona reticularis	$1$. Outer layer (adrenal cortex)
$B$. Zona fasciculata	$2$. Inner layer (adrenal cortex)
$C$. Zona glomerulosa	$3$. Middle layer (adrenal cortex)

The functioning of the adrenal medulla gland is similar to that of nerves because

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