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What is the main difference between paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas?
What is the main difference between paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas?
- The location where they arise (correct)
- The type of catecholamines they secrete
- Their frequency in causing hypertension
- The size of the tumours
What is the primary function of extra-adrenal autonomic paraganglia?
What is the primary function of extra-adrenal autonomic paraganglia?
- Secreting growth hormone
- Secreting thyroid hormones
- Secreting insulin
- Secreting catecholamines (correct)
Why are paragangliomas considered rare compared to pheochromocytomas?
Why are paragangliomas considered rare compared to pheochromocytomas?
- They have a lower prevalence in causing hypertension
- They secrete different types of catecholamines
- They arise from a less common location (correct)
- They are smaller in size
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas from other tumours?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas from other tumours?
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Which term best describes the origin of pheochromocytomas?
Which term best describes the origin of pheochromocytomas?
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