Adrenal Cortex Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things does the adrenal cortex produce?
A
Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
Androgens
2
Q
Glucocorticoids:
Give an example of this
What do they do?
A
Cortisol
Affect carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism
3
Q
Mineralocorticoids:
Give an example of this
What do they do?
A
Aldosterone
Control sodium and potassium balance
4
Q
Androgens:
What are they?
How do they become active?
A
Sex hormones
Peripheral conversion into testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
5
Q
What hormone is released from the hypothalamus to stimulate ACTH release from the pituitary gland?
What does ACTH stand for?
A
Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
