II. A 45-year-old man complained of rapid weight loss, tachycardia, increased sweating, occasional elevated blood pressure and increased excitability. Additional screening revealed a tumor in the medulla of one of the adrenal glands. The patient was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. What molecular mechanisms caused the development of the condition showing these symptoms? For answer: a) draw a chart of the catecholamines synthesis in adrenal glands;

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II. A 45-year-old man complained of rapid weight loss, tachycardia, increased
sweating, occasional clevated blood pressure and increased excitability.
Additional screening revealed a tumor in the medulla of one of the adrenal
glands. The patient was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. What molecular
mechanisms caused the development of the condition showing these symptoms?
For answer:
a) draw a chart of the catecholamincs synthesis in adrenal glands;
Transcribed Image Text:II. A 45-year-old man complained of rapid weight loss, tachycardia, increased sweating, occasional clevated blood pressure and increased excitability. Additional screening revealed a tumor in the medulla of one of the adrenal glands. The patient was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. What molecular mechanisms caused the development of the condition showing these symptoms? For answer: a) draw a chart of the catecholamincs synthesis in adrenal glands;
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