Adrenal gland

Question 1

Adrenal gland secretes

Answer 1

Glucocorticoids- cortisol
Mineralcorticoids- aldosterone

Question 2

Cortisol

Answer 2

Body’s stress response
CRH acts on anterior pituitary to secrete ACTH
ACTH triggers adrenal cortex release
affects metabolism and sodium/water balance

Question 3

Aldosterone

Answer 3

Regulated by RAAS system
Helps maintain extracellular fluid volume through excretion of potassium and re absorption of water by kidneys

Question 4

RAAS system

Answer 4

1. Kidneys sense change in blood volume,pressure, and sodium
   2.Renin is secreted by kidney
2. Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1
3. Reaction causes aldosterone to be released
   5.Aldosterone acts on kidneys to reabsorb Na and water
   6.Leads to increased blood pressure and serum Na