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What are the three major zones of the medulla cortex?
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Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasciculata Zona reticularis |
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2. What substances are secreted by each of the three major zones of the adrenal cortex?(Zonas glomerulus, fasciculata, reticularis)
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Zona Glomerulosa- mineralcorticoid
Zona Fasciculata- gluccocorticoids Zona reticularis- gonadocorticoids |
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3. What substance is secreted by the adrenal medulla?
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responsible for the release of catecholamines
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1. Which portion of the adrenal gland is specifically responsible for the secretion of cortisol?
a. Zona Glomerulosa b. Zona Fasciculata c. Zona Reticularis d. Medulla |
B
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2. What is the average arterial perfusion of the adrenal gland in mL/min/100g in mL?
a. 25 b. 75 c. 100 d. 300 |
D; 300
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3. The adrenals are pyramidal shaped glands located on the caudal aspect of each kidney at what dermatomal level?
a. T-6 b. T-10 c. L-1 d. S-1 |
C
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4. What are the role of glucocorticoids?
a. Regulation of blood glucose and volume; fat distribution b. Control of sodium and water in the blood c. Production of sex hormones d. Functional reserve for catecholamine production |
A
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5. Hypersecretion of catecholamines from medullary tissue is the hallmark of what disease?
a. Conn's syndrome b. Cushing's syndrome c. Pheochromocytoma d. Addison's disease |
C
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