1. adrenal gland

Question 1

what are the 3 parts of the adrenal cortex

Answer 1

zona glomerulosa, fasciculata, reticularis

Question 2

what hormones do each of the 3 parts of the adrenal cortex produce

Answer 2

zona glomerulosa: mineralocorticoids - aldosterone
zona fasciculata: glucocorticoids - cortisol
zona reticularis: adrenal androgens - aldosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Question 3

what is Cushing’s syndrome caused by

Answer 3

prolonged exposure of elevated cortisol or glucocorticoid drugs

Question 4

difference cushings syndrome and disease

Answer 4

disease: due to pituitary tumour producing excess ACTH

Question 5

what does cushings syndrome also cause

Answer 5

osteoperosis
increased appetite
obesity
increased susceptibility to infection

Question 6

what is Addison’s disease

Answer 6

chronic adrenal insufficiency