Endocrinology

Question 1

What are the regions in the adrenal gland?

Answer 1

Capsule
Cortex
Medulla

Question 2

What are the 3 layers of the cortex (superficial-deep)?

Answer 2

Zona fasciculata (SALT)
Zona glomerulosa (SWEET)
Zona reticularis (SEX)

Question 3

What is the function of the zona reticularis?

Answer 3

Androgen production

Question 4

What is the function of the zona glomerulosa?

Answer 4

Mineralocorticoid production

Question 5

The function of the zona fasciculata is…

Answer 5

Production of corticosteroids

Question 6

The function of the adrenal medulla is….

Answer 6

Adrenalin synthesis

Question 7

What are the main hormones released by the pancreas?

Answer 7

Insulin and glucagon

Question 8

What is the function of the pineal gland

Answer 8

Melatonin secretion

Question 9

What is the function of the thyroid gland?

Answer 9

Release thyroxine/tri-iodothryodine (T3/T4) to increase basal metabolic rate

Question 10

What hormones are released from the parathyroid gland and what are their functions?

Answer 10

PTH- increases Ca2+ uptake via stimulation of calcitriol production
Calcitonin- reduced Ca2+ plasma concentration via osteoclast inhibition

Question 11

What hormone does the thymus release?

Answer 11

Thymosin