Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the adrenal glands located?
A
On top of the kidneys
2
Q
What stimulates the adrenal cortex? What causes it to be secreted? Where is it secreted from?
A
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Stress
Anterior pituitary
3
Q
What hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex?
A
Glucocorticoids: cortisol, cortisone
Mineralcorticoids: aldosterone
Cortical sex hormones: androgens
