Stress Organs Flashcards
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Just above the kidneys
How many adrenal glands do we have?
2
Name the two sections of the Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Cortex
What hormone does the adrenal cortex release?
Cortisol
What hormone does the Adrenal Medulla release?
Adrenaline/Noradrenaline
Where is the hypothalamus located?
In the brain
What other stress-related gland is the hypothalamus locates near in the brain?
The Pituitary Gland
What is the major function of the hypothalamus?
Homeostasis - maintaining bodily conditions
What does the hypothalamus respond to?
A variety of signals from external and internal environments
Which part of the adrenal gland is linked to Acute stress?
Adrenal Medulla - Sympathomedullary pathway
Which part of the adrenal gland is linked to Chronic stress?
Adrenal Cortex - Pituitary adrenal system
What does the Pituitary Gland secrete in PAS?
Adrenocorticotrophin Hormone (ACTH)
What controls the Pituitary Gland?
Hypothalamus controls the Pituitary Gland and it’s secretion of several hormones (including stress hormones, growth hormones etc.)
