Suprarenal Glands Flashcards
1
Q
What type of gland is the Suprarenal gland?
A
Endocrine gland
2
Q
What is a common feature for all Endocrine glands?
A
Multiple sources of Arteries
3
Q
What are the Arterial sources of the Suprarenal gland?
A
- Superior Suprarenal Artery from Inferior Phrenic Artery
- Middle Suprarenal Artery from Descending Aorta
- Inferior Suprarenal Artery from Renal Artery
4
Q
Where are the Suprarenal glands located?
A
Superior medial aspect of the Upper Pole of the Kidney
5
Q
Why shouldn’t the Suprarenal vein drain to the Portal system of veins?
A
Because the hormones secreted by the suprarenal gland would be destroyed by the liver
