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19 Cards in this Set
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Adrenal glands |
Paired organs located in the upper poles of the kidneys |
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Adrenal glands |
Flat triangular organs with combined weight of 8 gms; 4-6 cm x 1-2 x 4-6 mm |
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1. Capsule 2. Reticular fibers supporting the cells |
Stroma of adrenal glands |
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Adrenal medulla |
Large pale staining polyhedral cells arranged in rounded clusters or short cords (chromaffn cells) |
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Catecholamines |
In adrenal medulla secretory activity under the control of the autonomic nervous system; secrete |
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Pancreatic islets |
Compacts spherical masses of endocrine tissue embedded within the acinar exocrine portion |
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Pancreatic islets |
Cells are polygonal or rounded arranged in cords and are lightly stained than the acinar cells |
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Alpha or A cells |
Located near periphery; glucagon Increases blood glucose during fasting |
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Beta or B cells |
Central location; most numerous; insulin Decreases blood glucose |
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Delta or D cells |
Scattered; less abundant; somatostatin Regulates insulin amd glucagon |
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F or PP cells |
Pancreatic polypeptide |
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Zona glomerulosa |
Columnar cells in an acinar/rounded arrangement 15% |
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Mineralocorticoids/aldosterone |
Zona glomerulosa |
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Mineralocorticoids/aldosterone |
Control body fluid volume by increasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys |
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Zona fasciculata |
Polyhedral cells arranged in long columns 65-80% |
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Glucocorticoids/cortisol |
Zona fasciculata |
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Glucocorticoids/cortisol |
Affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; anti-inflammatory |
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Zona reticularis |
Smaller cells arranged in irregular cords 10% |
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Androgen |
Zona reticularis |
