Adrenocortical Hormones
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating salt and water homeostasis?

  • Cortisol
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • Adrenal androgens
  • Aldosterone (correct)
  • Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids?

  • Zona medulla
  • Zona reticularis
  • Zona fasciculata (correct)
  • Zona glomerulosa
  • What controls the secretion of hormones by the inner zones of the adrenal cortex?

  • Aldosterone
  • Corticotropin-releasing hormone
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (correct)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone
  • Which hormone serves as feedback inhibitors of ACTH?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the adrenal glands located?

    <p>Above the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adrenal zone is responsible for synthesizing glucocorticoids?

    <p>Zona fasciculata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating salt and water homeostasis?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone serves as feedback inhibitors of ACTH?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released in response to hypothalamic corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the adrenal glands located?

    <p>Above the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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