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Technically, it supplies both at the same time, however, you could argue that the common carotid artieries (the main vessels supplying your head) reach the medulla first. Mainly because the whole cortex takes longer to be vascularized, however, we are probably talking milliseconds here. Also, the medulla receives blood vessels from the vertebral arteries, which are a branch of the subclavian artery, which is a more direct root. Hope this helps!

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What is the inner region of the adrenal gland?

The inner region of the adrenal gland is called the adrenal medulla. It secretes hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) in response to stress or stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. These hormones help the body respond to "fight or flight" situations by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy availability.


What is the main factor that creates the high osmotic gradient between the cortex and medulla?

A high osmotic gradient between the cortex and the medulla is caused by the running, walking, or jumping of a human person. These simple actions cause the osmotic gradient to rise significantly.


Which is the busiest section of the brain?

The prefrontal cortex is considered one of the busiest sections of the brain as it is responsible for a wide range of complex cognitive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.


What controls the adrenal medulla?

The adrenal medulla is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system through the release of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine). These signals originate in the hypothalamus and travel down the spinal cord to stimulate the adrenal medulla to release adrenaline in response to stress or danger.


Interior region at the center of the adrenal gland is?

The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal medulla and it is the site of synthesis and release of the epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) hormones. It's under the control of the sympathetic nervous system and basically functions like a sympathetic ganglion.

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