5 Questions
Which region of the adrenal cortex is primarily responsible for producing androgens?
Zona reticularis
Which of the following hormone groups is produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
Mineralocorticoids
Which part of the adrenal gland produces catecholamines?
Adrenal medulla
Which region of the adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids to a lesser extent?
Zona reticularis
Which of the following is NOT a type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex?
Catecholamines
Study Notes
Adrenal Glands Structure
- Each adrenal gland consists of two separate endocrine organs: adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex
Adrenal Cortex Functions
- Produces steroid hormones
- Divided into three zones: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis
Types of Steroid Hormones
- Mineralocorticoids
- Produced by zona glomerulosa
- Glucocorticoids
- Produced by zona fasciculata
- To a lesser extent by zona reticularis
- Androgens
- Produced by zona reticularis
- To a lesser extent by zona fasciculata
Learn about the adrenal glands, consisting of the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex, and the different types of hormones they produce, including mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
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