Adrenal Gland Flashcards
1
Q
Most outer layer
A
Capsule
2
Q
Second outer layer
A
Zone Glomerulosa
3
Q
Middle layer
A
Zona Fasciculate
4
Q
Second inner layer
A
Zona Retricularis
5
Q
Most inner layer
A
Medulla
6
Q
Zona Glomerulosa produces
A
Aldosterone which controls Na+ and K+ conc. in blood
7
Q
Zona Fasciculate produces
A
Cortisol which controls rate of metabolism
8
Q
Zona Retricularis produces
A
Androgens which are sex hormones
9
Q
Medulla produces
A
Adrenaline
