Adrenal Cortex and Medulla

Question 1

Zona Glomerulosa

Cortex

Answer 1

SECRETORY PRODUCTS
Aldosterone
(Mineralocorticoid)

PRIMARY REGULATORY CONTROL
Renin-angiotensin

GFR corresponds with Salt (Na+), Sugar (glucocorticoids), and Sex (androgens).
“The deeper you go, the sweeter it gets.”

Question 2

Zona Fasciculata

Cortex

Answer 2

SECRETORY PRODUCTS
Cortisol
(Glucocorticoid)

PRIMARY REGULATORY CONTROL
ACTH, CRH

GFR corresponds with Salt (Na+), Sugar (glucocorticoids), and Sex (androgens).
“The deeper you go, the sweeter it gets.”

Question 3

Zona Reticularis

Cortex

Answer 3

SECRETORY PRODUCTS
Sex hormones
(eg, androgens)

PRIMARY REGULATORY CONTROL
ACTH, CRH

GFR corresponds with Salt (Na+), Sugar (glucocorticoids), and Sex (androgens).
“The deeper you go, the sweeter it gets.”

Question 4

Chroman cells

MEDULLA

Answer 4

SECRETORY PRODUCTS
Catecholamines
(epinephrine, norepinephrine)

PRIMARY REGULATORY CONTROL
Preganglionic sympathetic fibers