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?

Mineralocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

What role do catecholamines play in the body?

Prepare for physical exertion and stress responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?

Synthesize glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?

Zona glomerulosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

Produce catecholamines Signup and view all the answers

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

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

Which adrenal cortex zone synthesizes small amounts of androgens?

Zona reticularis Signup and view all the answers

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

Control electrolyte balance and blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of androgens?

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

What is the main function of glucocorticoids?

Which hormones maintain electrolyte balance and blood pressure?

What role do catecholamines play in the body?

What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?

What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

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

Which adrenal cortex zone synthesizes small amounts of androgens?

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

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