16 - Adrenal Glands

Question 1

Answer 1

Question 2

Sugar hormone.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 2

Glucocorticoids

Question 3

Controlled by ACTH.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 3

Sex Hormones

Question 4

Salt hormone.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 4

Mineralcorticoids

Question 5

Large exogenous amounts of this hormone inhibit the release of ACTH, and can cause adrenal cortex atrophy and insufficiency.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 5

Glucocorticoids

Question 6

Secreted in response to angiotensin II. Causes increased sodium absorption, and excretion of potassium or hydrogen. Electrolyte metabolism.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 6

Mineralcorticoids

Question 7

Secreted in response to the release of ACTH. Increased levels of this hormone raise blood glucose levels.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 7

Glucocorticoids

Question 8

Primary hormone for long-term regulation of sodium balance. Hyperkalemia increases the amount of this hormone.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 8

Mineralcorticoids

Question 9

Androgens.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 9

Sex Hormones

Question 10

Aldosterone.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 10

Mineralcorticoids

Question 11

Hydrocortisone.

a. ) Glucocorticoids
b. ) Mineralcorticoids
c. ) Sex Hormones

Answer 11

Glucocorticoids