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Function of adrenal cortex
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Production of steroid hormones
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What are the layers of the adrenal cortex? (Outer to inner)
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1. Zona Glomerulosa
2. Zona Fasciculata 3. Zona Reticularis |
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Function of Zona Glomerulosa
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Produces aldosterone (increases blood pressure) upon stimulation by angiotensin II
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Function of Zona Fasciculata
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Upon stimulation by ACTH, secretes glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol), which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
(ACTH is released from basophils of the pars distalis of the pituitary gland) |
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Function of Zona Reticularis
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Upon stimulation by ACTH, it produces glucocordicoids (cortisol) and weak androgens (DHEA)
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Function of the adrenal medulla
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Contains vesicles with epinephrine and norepinephrine. The medulla is stimulated by glucocorticoids from the cortex via cortical sinusoidal capillaries.
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