Adrenal Gland

Question 1

Medulla

Answer 1

Inner area of adrenal gland

Question 2

Cortex

Answer 2

Outer area of adrenal gland

Question 3

Aldosterone

Answer 3

Regulates the amount of salt in the body and the body fluid volume

Question 4

Cortisol

Answer 4

Regulates the quantities of sugars, fats, and protein in cells

Question 5

Androgens, estrogens, and progestins

Answer 5

Maintain secondary sex characteristics

Question 6

Epinephrine

Answer 6

Sympathomimetic, constriction or dilation of arterioles, depending on type of vascular tissue involved. Accelerates the heart rate.

Question 7

Norepinephrine

Answer 7

Sympathomimetic, constriction of arterioles, neurotransmitter.