adrenals- video and ppt Flashcards
2 parts of adrenal gland
medulla- inside
cortex- outside
what does the medulla produce
hormones for acute stress
response
adrenaline
flight or fight response
increase sympathetic activity
cortex is made up of what 3 layers
from outside to inside layer (GFR)
zona glomerulosa
zona fasiculata
zona reticularis
adpkd vs arpkd
adpkd- normal size kidneys with large cyst
arpkd- enlarged kidneys with multiple small cyst
Adrenal glands, also known as ___________ glands
suprarenal
Adrenal glands lie along the ________________ border
of the kidneys
superior medial
adrenal glands are ________________to the crus of
the diaphragm.
lateral
3 layers that surround kidneys
- inner layer that surrounds the kidney is a fibrous
capsule called the true capsule.
-The next layer, which covers the fibrous capsule, is
PERINEPHRIC FAT. - The outer most layer is the PERINEPHRIC FASCIA, which
surrounds the perinephric fat and encloses the kidneys
and adrenal glands.
what is the largest part of adrenal gland
Adrenal Cortex
- Adrenal glands produce hormones that help
regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood
pressure, response to stressors and other essential
functions.
- Cortisol, produce by the adrenal glands, acts as
nature’s built-in alarm system. It’s your body’s main
stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your
brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear. - Elevated cortisol is begin studied by the medical
community as it can become hyper-elevated in
patients with PCOS and in menopausal women
leading to health issues.
Cushing syndrome is a condition caused by too much of
the hormone ___________ in the body.
cortisol
A right adrenal mass elevates the IVC ___________
(since it is tucked behind the IVC) and may also push the IVC
medially
anteriorly
A left adrenal mass may be harder to
visualize and there is little change to the anatomy
around it unless it is very large.
