Histology and Physiology of the Adrenal Gland
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What is the main function of androgens?

  • Influence the development of secondary sexual characteristics (correct)
  • Enhance fight or flight response
  • Maintain electrolyte balance
  • Regulate metabolism

Which hormone enhances the 'fight or flight' response by increasing heart rate and blood pressure?

  • Catecholamines
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mineralocorticoids
  • Adrenaline (epinephrine) (correct)

What is the main function of glucocorticoids?

  • Influence secondary sexual characteristics
  • Maintain electrolyte balance
  • Enhance immune responses
  • Regulate metabolism (correct)

Which hormones maintain electrolyte balance and blood pressure?

<p>Mineralocorticoids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do catecholamines play in the body?

<p>Prepare for physical exertion and stress responses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?

<p>Synthesize glucocorticoids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?

<p>Zona glomerulosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

<p>Produce catecholamines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress adaptation?

<p>Cortisol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adrenal cortex zone synthesizes small amounts of androgens?

<p>Zona reticularis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of mineralocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex?

<p>Control electrolyte balance and blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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