Hormones - Adrenal Gland Flashcards
1
Q
What are the hormones of the adrenal gland?
A
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
- Adrenal androgens
- Adrenal estrogens
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
2
Q
What hormone is produced in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
A
Aldosterone
3
Q
What hormone is produced in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex?
A
Cortisol
4
Q
What hormones are produced in the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex? (2)
A
Adrenal androgen
Adrenal estrogen
5
Q
What hormones are produced in the medulla? (2)
A
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
6
Q
What is the action of aldosterone?
A
Stimulate kidney tubules to conserve sodium (triggering ADH - and water retention)
7
Q
What is the action of cortisol?
A
- Makes fuel available Promotes gluconeogenesis Lipolysis Proteolysis Immunosuppression Anti-inflammatory
8
Q
What is the action of epinephrine?
A
Enhances the effects of sympathetic division of ANS
9
Q
What is the action of norepinephrine?
A
Enhances the effects of sympathetic division of ANS
