Adrenal, pancreas and thymus

Question 1

3 layers or adrenal cortex

Answer 1

zona glomerulosa
zona fasculata
zona reticularis

Question 2

zona glomerulosa function

Answer 2

secrete mineralcorticoids - mainly aldosterone

metabolism of K+ and Na+

Question 3

aldosterone

Answer 3

• increases BP, heart can secrete opposing hormones to maintain homeostasis

Question 4

zona fasiculata

Answer 4

• secretes/makes glucocorticoids - mainly cortisol - responsible for stress and metabolism of glucose

Question 5

zona reticularis

Answer 5

creates and secretes androgens

precursor for sex hormones - differentiates estrogen and testosterone

Question 6

adrenal medulla

Answer 6

chroffmaffin cells secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 7

epinephrine

Answer 7

stimulates heart and metabolic activities

Question 8

norepinephrine

Answer 8

stim BP and vasoconstriction

Question 9

Addisons disease

Answer 9

• adrenal gland degredation
• autoimmune (can be from TB, Cancer)
  symptoms:
• hypercalcemia
• hypoglycmia
• fatigue
• GI issues
• increased pigmentation