Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Where are glucocorticoids chiefly secreted?
A
zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland
2
Q
zona glomerulosa secretes what?
A
mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
3
Q
Zona reticularis secretes what?
A
Androgens?
4
Q
What does the adrenal medulla secrete? and what percent?
A
epinephrine (80%) and norepinephrine (20%)
5
Q
how many cartilages in airway? how many singular
A
9 total - 3 singular (thyroid, epiglottis, and cricoid cartilages) and 3 paired (the arytenoids, corniculates, and cuneiforms)
6
Q
which cartilage forms a complete ring?
A
cricoid
7
Q
what does cricothyroid muscle do?
A
tenses and elongates vocal cords
8
Q
what does thyroarytenoid muscle do?
A
relaxes and shortens vocal cords
