Lecture 15

Question 1

Right Adrenal gland position

Answer 1

Located between IVC and UP of kidney near liver

Question 2

Left adrenal gland position

Answer 2

Located near diaphragm, superior posterior border of spleen

Question 3

Adrenal glands aka

Answer 3

Suprarenal gladns

Question 4

Adrenal glands divided into 2 main parts

Answer 4

Cortex

Medulla

Question 5

Cortex consists of

Answer 5

3 layers and endocrine tissue-> corticosteroids

Question 6

Medulla contains

Answer 6

Neurosecretory tissue

Catecholamines

Question 7

Mineralocorticoids hormone come from ____ layer

Answer 7

Zona glomerulosa

Question 8

Glucocorticoids hormones comes from ____ layer

Answer 8

Zona faciculata

Question 9

Gonadocorticoids hormone comes from _____ layer

Answer 9

Zona reticularis

Question 10

Function of adrenal glands

Answer 10

Regulate homeostasis in body
Sodium and water balance
Fight or flight response

Question 11

Lab test for adrenal glands involve

Answer 11

Aldostrone

Cortisol

Question 12

Why dont we US for adult adrenal glands

Answer 12

Difficult to see
Small

Left side harder than right

If they are abnormal they can possibly be seen

Question 13

If seen in adult the appearance of adrenal gland is

Answer 13

Thin hypoechoic layers seperated by hyperchoic layers

Question 14

Sonographic appearance in pediatric patient

Answer 14

Adrenal glands much larger and wel visualized
Pyramid shape
Linear lines hypoechoic and clearly seen