Endocrine System - Adneral Glands

Question 1

Location of the Adneral Glands

Answer 1

Located above the kidneys

Question 2

The Adneral Glands are made up of which two glands?

Answer 2

Adneral Cortex - the outer casing regulated by the hormones
Adneral Medulla - inner gland regulated by the NS

Question 3

Adneral Medulla Functions

Answer 3

1.) Responsible for short term stress (Increased breathing rate, heart rate, blood flow, blood pressure…)
2.) Produces noepinephrine (noadneraline) and epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 4

What will the Adneral Medulla do in a stressful situation?

Answer 4

In a stressful situation, adrenaline and noadrenaline will be released from the medulla into the blood (attain a fight or flight response)

Question 5

The release of Adrenaline is caused by the stimulation of….

Answer 5

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 6

Adneral Cortex Functions

Answer 6

1.) Responsible for long term stress
2.) Produces 3 different types of hormones (cortisol, aldosterone, androgen)

Question 7

Cortisol Functions

Answer 7

1.) Increases blood glucose by promoting the breakdown of muscle protein into amino acids, which then get converted into glucose in the liver.
2.) Also promotes the breakdown of fat cells, which releases glucose

Question 8

Increased glucose levels help with…..

Answer 8

Cell recovery

Question 9

Long term effects of cortisol

Answer 9

1.) Impaired thinking
2.) Heart damage (high blood pressures)
3.) Suppressed immune system (get sick easily)

Question 10

Aldosterone function

Answer 10

Maintains body fluid levels, by stimulating the kidneys to release sodium ions into the blood to increase water reabsorption.

Question 11

Sex hormones are known as…

Answer 11

Androgens