Anatomy: Adrenal Glands

Question 1

describe where the adrenal glands are located

Answer 1

in the retroperitoneum, superior to the kidneys

Question 2

how are the adrenal glands separated from the kidneys

Answer 2

by a fascial septum

Question 3

what are the two different parts of the adrenal glands

Answer 3

adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

Question 4

what is secreted by the adrenal cortex

Answer 4

glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens

Question 5

what is secreted by the adrenal medulla

Answer 5

adrenaline and noradrenaline

Question 6

which branch of the inferior phrenic artery supplies the adrenal glands

Answer 6

left and right superior suprarenal arteries

Question 7

which branch of the aorta supplies the adrenal glands

Answer 7

left and right middle suprarenal arteries

Question 8

which branch of the renal artery supplies the adrenal glands

Answer 8

left inferior suprarenal arteries

Question 9

where does the right adrenal gland drain venous blood to

Answer 9

right suprarenal vein goes from adrenal glands to the inferior vena cava

Question 10

where does the left adrenal gland drain venous blood to

Answer 10

the left renal vein, which is a branch of the inferior vena cava