Adrenals and Pancreas - Winden

Question 1

What are the parts of the adrenal gland?

Answer 1

Cortex and Medulla

Question 2

What is the function of the cortex?

Answer 2

Stores lipids (especially steroids and cholesterol) 
Creates corticosteroids

Question 3

What is the function of the medulla?

Answer 3

Produces catecholemines

Question 4

What are the three regions of the adrenal cortex?

Answer 4

Zona glomerulosa, fasciculata, reticularis

Question 5

What does the zona glomerulosa produce and what does it do?

Answer 5

Mineralocorticoids- aldosterone

Stimulates the conservation of the sodium ions

Question 6

What does the zona fasciculata produce and what does it do?

Answer 6

Glucocorticoids- cortisol

Accelerates glucose synthesis and glycogen production; also has an effect on anti-inflammatory

Question 7

What does the zona reticularis produce and what does it do?

Answer 7

Androgens

Sex hormones

Question 8

Is the pancreas endocrine or exocrine?

Answer 8

Both

Question 9

What is the General Adaption Syndrome?

Answer 9

aka stress response

3 phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion