Adrenals

Question 1

The adrenals are located just above the

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kidneys

Question 2

The outer part of the adrenal is the

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cortex

Question 3

The inner part of the adrenal is the

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medulla

Question 4

The family of hormones secreted by the cortex are the

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glucocorticoids

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The hormones secreted by the medulla are

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adrenaline & noradrenaline

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The adrenal cortex is stimulated to secrete its hormones by

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adrenocorticotropic hormone [ACTH]

Question 7

The best known glucocorticoid is

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cortisol

Question 8

Cortisol ensures cells have enough energy by promoting

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glycogenolysis

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Cortisol also assists in maintaining blood glucose by

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stimulating muscle breakdown to amino acids

Question 10

Amino acids can be converted into glucose in the

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liver

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The creation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources is called

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gluconeogenesis

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Cortisol can also provide muscle cells with energy from

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fat breakdown

Question 13

Cortisol levels rise during

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prolonged stress

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Adrenaline and noradrenaline are released in

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fight-or-flight situations

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Adrenaline and noradrenaline produce the same effects as

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sympathetic stimulation

Question 16

Adrenaline stimulates

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glycogenolysis in the liver