Adrenal Medulla

Question 1

Adrenal gland anatomy

Answer 1

Paired glands
Located next to the kidneys

Question 2

Norepinephrine

Answer 2

Synthesized in the adrenal medulla

Question 3

Epinephrine

Answer 3

Synthesized in the adrenal medulla from norepinephrine
More active than norepinephrine

Question 4

The precursor for epinephrine is
A. Dopamine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Adrenaline
D. Tyrosine

Answer 4

B

Question 5

The HPA axis regulated the adrenal medulla by
A. Increasing the response of the heart to Epinephrine
B. Facilitating the release of dense core vessels
C. Increase the synthesis of epinephrine
D. Increasing tyrosine uptake

Answer 5

C

Question 6

What is the action of B1 receptors
A. Increasing fatty acid availability
B. Lowering blood pressure
C. Increasing heart rate
D. Inhibition of insulin secretion

Answer 6

C