GA1 - suprarenal glands Flashcards
the suprarenal glands are paired ____ glands
endocrine
endocrine glands go directly into the ___ ____
blood stream
suprarenal glands lie ____ on pole of each kidney
superomedially
suprarenal glands are ____peritoneal
retro
suprarenal glands has a capsule of ___ fascia
periephric
suprarenal glands have 2 layers
cortex
medulla
right suprarenal gland is ___ in shape
pyramidal
left suprarenal gland is ___ in shape
crescentic
cortex has 3 layers
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
zona glomerulosa secrete ___ like ____
mineralocorticoids
aldosterone
aldosterone is responsible for maintaining ____ and ___ balance and conserve ___
water
electrolyte
sodium
zona fasciculata secrete ___ like ___
glucocorticoids
cortisol
glucocorticoids for the mobilization of ____ and ___
carbohydrates
fats
cortisol is a ___ hormone and ___ blood sugar level
stress
increase
zona reticularis secretes ___ ___ like ___ and ___
sex hormones
androgens
estrogens
medulla of suprarenal glands secrete ___ like ___ and ___
catecholamines
norepinephrine
epinephrine
norepinephrine and epinephrine have ___ effects
sympathetic