<Tr> <Th> FMA </Th> <Td> 15633 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> The adrenal medulla (Latin: medulla glandulae suprarenalis) is part of the adrenal gland . It is located at the center of the gland, being surrounded by the adrenal cortex . It is the innermost part of the adrenal gland, consisting of cells that secrete epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and a small amount of dopamine in response to stimulation by sympathetic preganglionic neurons . </P> <P> The adrenal medulla consists of irregularly shaped cells grouped around blood vessels . These cells are intimately connected with the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). In fact, these adrenal medullary cells are modified postganglionic neurons, and preganglionic autonomic nerve fibers lead to them directly from the central nervous system . The adrenal medulla therefore affects available energy, heart rate, and metabolism . Recent research indicates that the adrenal medulla may receive input from higher - order cognitive centers in the prefrontal cortex as well as the sensory and motor cortices, providing credence to the idea that there are psychosomatic illnesses . </P>

The secretions of the adrenal medulla assist in supplementing the effects of