Adrenal Gland Hormones

Question 1

What is the required precursor for the synthesis of the hormones secreted by cells in the adrenal cortex

Answer 1

Tyrosine

Question 2

Role of adrenal medulla

Answer 2

Innermost portion of adrenal gland
Secretes norepinephrine and epinephrine

Question 3

Function of aldosterone

Answer 3

Major mineralocorticoid in humans
Helps balance Na+

Question 4

Function of ACTH

Answer 4

Stimulates synthesis and secretion of cortisol and androgens

Question 5

What cells secrete ACTH

Answer 5

Anterior pituitary

Question 6

Function of cortisol during fetal development

Answer 6

Helps with brain development

Question 7

Which pathways in the liver are stimulated in response to cortisol stimulation

Answer 7

Glucogenesis and glycolysis

Question 8

What hormone of the adrenal gland has profound anti inflammatory effects

Answer 8

Cortisol

Question 9

What is the effect of chronic elevated cortisol on bone

Answer 9

Cortisol inhibits bone growth, which increases rate of bone resorption, which overall decreases bone mass

Question 10

Which adrenal gland hormone will function to elevate blood glucose during fasting

Answer 10

Cortisol

Question 11

What is the role of cortisol during a situation of physiological stress (trauma, surgery, etc.)

Answer 11

Maintain vascular responsiveness and mobilize fuels