Adrenal Glands General Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the adrenal glands?
A
superior to the kidneys
2
Q
The 2 adrenal glands names?
witch is inner and witch is outer?
A
The Adrenal Cortex (outer) Adrenal Medulla (inner)
3
Q
The Adrenal Cortex releases_________
A
corticosteroids
4
Q
what are the 3 classes of corticosteroids?
A
Mineralocorticoids
Glucocorticoids
Gonadocorticoids
5
Q
The Mineralocorticoid to know is
A
Aldosterone
6
Q
The Glucocorticoid to know is
A
Cortisol
7
Q
The Gonadocorticoid to know is
A
Androgens
8
Q
The Adrenal Medulla produces ________
A
Catecholamines
9
Q
the 2 Catecholamines are
A
epinephrine and norepinephrine
