The pancreas and Adrenal Glands Flashcards
1
Q
where are the adrenal glands found?
A
- found above the kidneys
2
Q
what type of glands are adrenal glands?
A
- endocrine glands
3
Q
what are the two parts of the adrenal glands?
A
- cortex and medulla
4
Q
what does the cortex do?
A
- secretes steroid hormones
5
Q
What are example of hormones cortex secretes?
A
- cortisol and aldosterone
6
Q
what are cortisol and aldosterone ?
A
- stress hormones and promotes glucogeneisis
7
Q
what is glucogeneisis?
A
- (proteins and lipids made in to glucose) for respiration
8
Q
what do the hormones in the cortex do?
A
- cause the kidney to reabsorb more Na+ + H20
- increases blood pressure and volume
- surpressed immune system
9
Q
what is the role of the medulla?
A
- secretes hormones
10
Q
what are examples of hormones found in the medulla?
A
- adrenaline and noradrenaline
11
Q
what do adrenaline and noradrenaline do?
A
- increase heart rate and breathing rate
- promote glycogenolysis
12
Q
what is glycogenolysis?
A
- Glycogen -> Glucose (for respiration)
13
Q
what type of glands is the pancreas part of?
A
- endocrine glands
14
Q
what is the pancreas found in the body?
A
- found below the stomach
15
Q
what does the pancreas contain?
A
- the islets of langerhans
