Lecture 69 Flashcards
located in the retroperitoneal cavity above each kidney
adrenal glands
the adrenal gland consist of two separate glands known as
Medulla and cortex
Adrenal cortex produces
mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens
Adrenal medulla produces __________ neurocrines
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
the adrenal medulla is located in the __________ of the gland surrounded by the cortex
inner zone
The adrenal medulla receives input from SNS via preganglionic fibers originating in the thoracic spinal cord- considered a
specialized sympathetic ganglion
Chromaffin cells secrete catecholamines:
EPI and NE
Half life of catecholamines
2 minutes
catecholamines are released into blood- medulla has a
very dense supply
Epi acts on __________ adrenergic receptors
ALL alpha and beta
NE acts on alpha 1 and 2, and
Beta-1 receptors
zona reticularis releases
androgens
zona fasciculata releases
Glucocorticoids
Zona glomerulosa releases
mineralocorticoids
catecholamines are
water-soluble substances
predominant catecholamine synthesized is __________ (80 percent)
Epi
How much NE is released?
20 percent
Enzyme phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase (PNMT) converts NE to epi under?
the influence of cortisol
__________ converts NE to EPI
PNMT
Under the influence of cortisol epi is able to reach medulla in increase conc and upregulates
PNMT
Epi is stored in granules and released when activated by
SNS
All epi originated from
Adrenal medulla
Most NE originates from sympathetic nerve terminals and brain
only small amount from adrenal medulla
Target tissue of catecholamines:
Muscle cells and liver
Most metabolism of catecholamines occurs in
liver and kidneys
Alpha 1 receptors activate production of DAG and IP3 leading to an
increase in intracellular calcium ions
catecholamines are secreted in response to fight or flight in response to:
Anticipation of danger, trauma, pain etc.
Catecholamines increase
heart rate, cardiac output and BP
Zona glomerulosa major hormone
Aldosterone
Zona fasciculata major hormone
Cortisol in humans, dogs, cats, horses, sheep and cows