Adrenal glands Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 parts of the adrenal gland?
A
The adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla
2
Q
What is the adrenal cortex? What does it produce?
A
The ‘outside bit’
Produce hormones:
Glucocorticoids - cortisol
Mineralocorticoids - aldosterone
Sex steroids - androgens
3
Q
What is the adrenal medulla? What does it produce?
A
The ‘inside bit’
Secretes catecholamine (adrenaline + noradrenaline)
4
Q
Name the 4 zones of the adrenal cortex?
A
Capsule
Zona glomerulosa (mineralocorticoids)
Zona fasciculata (glucocorticoid)
Zona reticularis (androgens)
5
Q
Which zone of the adrenal gland produces glucocorticoids?
A
Zona fasciculata
6
Q
Which zone of the adrenal gland produces mineralocorticoids?
A
Zona glomerulosa
7
Q
Which zone of the adrenal gland produces androgens?
A
Zona reticularis
