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Paragangliomas and Pheochromocytomas Overview
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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?

  • Secreting growth hormone
  • Secreting thyroid hormones
  • Secreting insulin
  • Secreting catecholamines (correct)

    • 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?

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    Which term best describes the origin of pheochromocytomas?

    <p>Chromaffin cells of adrenal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

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