Fetal adrenal gland Flashcards
1
Q
Consists of
A
Outer adult zone
Inner active fetal zone
2
Q
Adult zone
A
Dormant during early fetal life,
but begins to secrete cortisol late in gestation
3
Q
Cortisol secretion controlled by
A
ACTH from fetal pituitary and
CRH from placental,
4
Q
Cortisol important for
A
fetal lung maturation
surfactant production
