Station 3: The Suprarenal Glands

Question 1

Where do they lie retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal

Answer 1

Retroperitoneal

Question 2

What is the origin of the cortex

Answer 2

Mesodermal epithelium

Question 3

What is the origin of the medulla

Answer 3

Neuroectoderm

Question 4

What is the blood supply of the suprarenal glands

Answer 4

Suprarenal arteries that arise from the inferior phrenic arteries

Question 5

Into which vein does the suprarenal vein drain to on the right side

Answer 5

Directly into IVC

Question 6

Into which vein does the suprarenal vein drain to on the left side

Answer 6

Left renal vein

Question 7

What are the 3 distinct zones of the cortex

Answer 7

Zona glomerulosa- salt
Zona fasciculata- sweet
Zona reticularis- sex

Question 8

What are the main hormones that are secreted from the Zona glomerulosa

Answer 8

Aldosterone (mineralocorticoids)

Question 9

What are the main hormones secreted from the Zona fasciculata

Answer 9

Cortisol (glucocorticoid)

Question 10

What are the main hormones secreted from Zona reticularis

Answer 10

Androgens (Testosterone)