adrenal physiology Flashcards
1
Q
what happen to your adrenal if you have too much cortisol
A
hypertrophy of the gland
2
Q
where are glucocortoids synthesised and which one
A
zona fasiculata
cortisol
3
Q
action of glucocorticoids
A
increase glucose metabolism
maintenance of circulation
immunomodulation
4
Q
what is the main mineralcorticoids
A
aldsoterone
5
Q
where are mineralcorticoids important for salt and water balance
A
kidney colon pancreas salivary glands sweat glands
6
Q
most abundant adrenal androgen
A
DHEA
dehydroepiandrosterone
7
Q
what does the zona glomerulosa release and how it can be activated
A
mineralcorticoids
Angiotensin 2
ANP
LOW na high k
8
Q
actions of cortisol
A
suppresses the immune system
protein activation
lipolysis
stimulate the liver to do gluconeogenesis
