Adrenal Gland

Question 1

Adrenal cortex

Answer 1

Three classes of steroid hormone
Glucocorticoids – cortisol
Mineralocorticoids – aldosterone
Androgens – DHEAS and androstenedione

Control of glucocorticoid secretion

Question 2

Adrenal medulla

Answer 2

Sympathetic nervous system
Produce catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline)

Question 3

Adrenal cortex hypo function

Answer 3

Addison’s disease
Weakness, anorexia, weight loss, hypertension, lethargy
Adrenal gland stopped working

Question 4

Adrenal cortex hyper function

Answer 4

Cushing’s syndrome
Acne, weight gain, thin skin, slow wound, healing
Excess cortisol

Question 5

Conns syndrome

Answer 5

Hypertension(sodium and water retention ), muscle weakness
Excess mineralocorticoid , caused by adrenal adenoma

Question 6

Adrenal medulla metabolic effects

Answer 6

Moderate secretion of other hormones
Increases glycogen breakdown
GluconeoGenesis
Increases release of amino acids, lactate and pyruvate