A phaeochromocytoma is a tumour of the____________?
Correct answer: D. None of the above
- A. Adrenal cortex
- B. Parathyroids
- C. Pituitary
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A phaeochromocytoma arises from catecholamine-secreting chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Since adrenal medulla is not listed, none of the given options is the anatomical site.
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