Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main part of the adrenal glands?
What is the main part of the adrenal glands?
From which origin is the adrenal cortex derived?
From which origin is the adrenal cortex derived?
What is the approximate size of the adrenal glands in humans?
What is the approximate size of the adrenal glands in humans?
What percentage of the adrenal glands does the adrenal medulla account for?
What percentage of the adrenal glands does the adrenal medulla account for?
Signup and view all the answers
From which embryonic origin do the cells of the adrenal medulla derive?
From which embryonic origin do the cells of the adrenal medulla derive?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Adrenal Glands Structure and Development
- The main part of the adrenal glands is the adrenal cortex.
- The adrenal cortex is derived from the mesoderm, a embryonic origin.
- The adrenal glands are approximately 5 cm in length, 3 cm in width, and 1 cm in thickness in humans.
- The adrenal medulla accounts for about 10-20% of the adrenal glands.
- The cells of the adrenal medulla are derived from the neural crest, a specific embryonic origin.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and function of the adrenal (suprarenal) glands, including the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla.
