Git 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three zones of the adrenal cortex
A
Zona glomerulosa (zona arcuata and zona intermedia are here)
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis
2
Q
Describe the structure of adrenal glands
A
A thin capsual of dense irregular connective tissue, with trabeculae projecting into the cortex
Cortex of mesodermal origin
Medulla of neuroectodermal origin