Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 parts of the adrenal gland?
A
Outer cortex
Central medulla
2
Q
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes catecholamines?
A
Medulla
3
Q
What are the 3 different layers in the adrenal cortex? (from superficial to deep)
A
Zona glomerulosa
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis
4
Q
Which layer of the adrenal cortex produces mineralocorticoids/aldosterone?
A
Zona glomerulosa
5
Q
Which layer of the adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids/cortisol?
A
Zona fasciculata
6
Q
Which layer of the adrenal cortex produces gonadocorticoids (sex steroids) and glucocorticoids?
A
Zona reticularis
7
Q
What vertebral level are the adrenal glands at?
A
T11-12
8
Q
Where does the adrenal gland originate from embryologically?
A
Adrenal cortex
