Endocrine 3 Flashcards
1
Q
adrenal gland - mesodermally derived
A
adrenal cortex
2
Q
clusters of cells on inner of AC, produce/secrete DHEA
A
zona reticularis
3
Q
produce + secrete cortisol under control of ACTH –> glucose metabolism
A
zona fasciculata
4
Q
produce + secrete aldosterone stimulated by ACTH
A
zone glomerulosa
5
Q
neural crest derived
A
adrenal medulla
6
Q
stimulated by pre-synaptic neurons, travel to adrenal medualla
A
chromaffin cells
7
Q
produce…
A
norepinephrine and epinephrine
8
Q
chromaffin cells synthesize and secrete…
A
amines
