Question

The adrenal medulla is considered a "misplaced" sympathetic ganglion by some. the adrenal medulla is considered a "misplaced" sympathetic ganglion by some.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

This statement is true.
Some scientist refer to the adrenal medulla as a 'misplaced' sympathetic ganglion because embryologically, they arise from the same tissue. As the name itself says, the adrenal medulla is located within the adrenal gland, and represents its central part.