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Where is the adrenal gland located? |
One on each of the kidneys |
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Two parts to the adrenal gland: |
Cortex and medulla |
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What are the three parts to the cortex and what do they produce? |
Glomerulosa: aldosterone (salt) Fasciculata: cortisol (sugar) Reticularis: adrenostenedione (sex) |
Go find Rex, make good sex |
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Which hormones are produced by the medulla? |
Epinephrine and norepinephrine |
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In the RAAS system, what converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I? |
Renin |
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_______ converts ang. I to ang. II. |
ACE |
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What are the functions of cortisol? |
Glucose formation Breaks down protein Breaks down lipid Depress immune function Anti inflammatory effect |
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What are the functions of cortisol? |
Glucose formation Breaks down protein Breaks down lipid Depress immune function Anti inflammatory effect |
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Because cortisol is able to depress immune function, what should it be used for? |
Organ transplant |
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What are the three types of endocrine diseases? |
Hypersecretion Hyposecretion Target cell hyporesponsiveness |
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