Spleen, Adrenal Glands, & Kidneys (Exam 2) Flashcards
Which quadrant is the spleen found in?
LUQ
What is the largest lymphatic system organ?
spleen
Which organ in the lymphatic system is purplish, pulpy, and prone to injury?
spleen
What are the many functions of the spleen?
-immune surveillance and response
-remove old RBCs and recycle iron
-create RBCs during fetal development only
-site of WBC proliferation
-removes old platelets
-storage of functional platelets
-B cells are activated here (plasma cells produce antibodies)
What are the sympathetic innervations of the spleen?
greater splanchnic nerves (T5-T9) > celiac ganglion> spleen
What is the parasympathetic innervation of the spleen?
vagus n.
What are the arteries of the spleen?
celiac trunk, which branches into splenic a.
What are the veins of the spleen?
hepatic portal v.
-superior mesenteric v.
-splenic v.
»inferior mesenteric v.
What are another name for the adrenal glands?
suprarenal glands
What shape are the adrenal glands and where are they found?
pyramid shaped on top of the kidneys
What are the 2 parts of the adrenal glands?
adrenal cortex (outer portion) and adrenal medulla (inner portion)
What are the 3 layers of the adrenal cortex from outside in?
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1) zona glomerulosa
2) zona fasciculata
3) zona reticularis
Where are mineralcorticoids found and what do they simulate?
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-found in zona glomerulosa layer of adrenal cortex
-aldosterone is the main one here
-it stimulates sodium reabsorption
-increases blood volume and pressure
Where are glucocorticoids found and what do they do?
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-found in zona fasciculata layer of the adrenal cortex
-cortisol is the main one here
-it increases blood glucose
What are the many effects of cortisol?
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increases:
-blood sugar
-blood fat
-blood pressure
decreases:
-sex hormone secretion
-inflammatory and immune response
-short term memory
Where are gonadocorticoids found and what are the specific types?
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-found in the zona reticularis layer of the adrenal cortex
-sex steroids like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
What cells are found in the adrenal medulla?
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chromaffin cells
What are chromaffin cells and what do they secrete?
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neuroendocrine cells in the adrenal medulla (inner layer of adrenal glands)
secretes mostly NE and epi, but small amounts of dopamine
What innervates the chromaffin cells found in the adrenal medulla?
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preganglionic sympathetic neurons directly from the lateral horns of the spinal cord
What are the nerve innervations for the adrenal medulla?
T5-T9> greater splanchnic n. > adrenal medulla
T10-T11> lesser splanchnic n.> adrenal medulla
T/F: the adrenal cortex has the same nerve innervation are the kidneys
true
What are the nerve innervations for the adrenal cortex?
T1-T11 > lesser splanchnic n. > adrenal cortex
T12> least splanchnic n.> adrenal cortex
What are the 3 arteries of the adrenal glands?
superior, middle, and inferior suprarenal a.
The superior suprarenal a. is a branch of the….
inferior phrenic a.
The middle suprarenal a. is a branch of the…
abdominal aorta
The inferior suprarenal a. is a branch of the….
renal a.
What are the veins of the adrenal glands?
suprarenal v. drains into the inferior phrenic (on R) and renal v. (on L side)
The kidneys are retroperitoneal and are protected posteriorly by back muscles and…..
floating ribs 11/12
What are the CT layers of the kidneys from anterior to posterior, outside in?
1) parietal peritoneum of abdominal wall (kidneys are retroperitoneal)
2) renal fascia (irregular dense CT)
3) perirenal fat (adipose tissue)
4) fibrous capsule (irregular dense CT)
What are the 2 external parts of the kidney?
capsule and hilum
What part of the kidney is irregular dense CT and is directly adhered to the surface of kidney?
capsule
What part of the kidney supports kidney mass and protects it from injury?
capsule
What part of kidney has a vertical cleft on the medial concave side and leads into the renal sinus (internal space) and is a portal for nerves, renal blood vessels, and lymphatics?
hilum of kidney
What are the internal parts of a kidney?
-cortex
-medulla
»columns
»pyramids
-renal sinus (cavity that contains papilla, minor calyx, and major calyx)
-renal pelvis