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What are the two portions that make up each adrenal gland?
The adrenal gland is composed of the adrenal medulla and the cortex.
What hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
The adrenal medulla produces epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine.
Under what circumstances are epinephrine and norepinephrine released?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released under the state of emergency, influenced by the sympathetic nervous system.
Match the following parts of the adrenal gland with their descriptions:
Adrenal Medulla = Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal Cortex = Outer portion of the adrenal gland Epinephrine = Also known as adrenaline Sympathetic Nervous System = Influences the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Match the following hormones with their sources:
Epinephrine = Adrenal Medulla Norepinephrine = Adrenal Medulla Cortisol = Adrenal Cortex Aldosterone = Adrenal Cortex
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Adrenal Gland = Rests on a kidney and produces hormones Adrenal Medulla = Inner portion of the adrenal gland that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal Cortex = Outer portion of the adrenal gland Emergency = State under which epinephrine and norepinephrine are released
Match the following parts of the adrenal gland with their descriptions:
Adrenal Medulla = Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal Cortex = Outer portion of the adrenal gland Epinephrine = Also known as adrenaline Norepinephrine = Produced by the adrenal medulla
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Adrenal Gland = Rests on a kidney and produces hormones Epinephrine = Also known as adrenaline Norepinephrine = Produced by the adrenal medulla Sympathetic Nervous System = Influences the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Match the following hormones with their sources:
Epinephrine = Adrenal Medulla Norepinephrine = Adrenal Medulla Cortisol = Adrenal Cortex Aldosterone = Adrenal Cortex
Which portion of the adrenal gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Adrenal medulla
What is the main function of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body?
Induce peripheral vasoconstriction
What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?
Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
True or false: Each adrenal gland is composed of an inner portion called the adrenal medulla and an outer portion called the cortex.
True
True or false: Epinephrine and norepinehrine are produced by the adrenal medulla.
True
True or false: Over secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine may cause hypertension and aggressive behavior during routine life.
True
What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?
Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
What are the main functions of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are involved in the body's immediate response to stress and have effects such as metabolic activities, bronchial dilation, increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart, as well as peripheral vasoconstriction.
What is the potential consequence of over secretion of cortical hormones?
Over secretion of cortical hormones can cause Cushing's disease, which is characterized by excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness.
What are the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine have various effects on the body, including metabolic activities, bronchial dilation, increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart, and peripheral vasoconstriction.
What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?
The two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisone) and mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosterone).
What are the consequences of over secretion of cortical hormones?
Over secretion of cortical hormones can lead to Cushing's disease, which is characterized by excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness.
Match the following hormones with their effects in the body:
Epinephrine = Increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart Norepinephrine = Peripheral vasoconstriction Glucocorticoids = Regulate the blood glucose level Mineratocorticoids = Regulate the level of minerals in the blood
Match the following conditions with their corresponding hormonal imbalances:
Over secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine = Hypertension and aggressive behavior during routine life Under secretion of cortical hormones = Addison's disease Over secretion of cortical hormones = Cushing's disease Under secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine = Failure to combat with emergency situation
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Adrenal medulla = Inner portion of the adrenal gland that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal cortex = Outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces glucocorticoids and mineratocorticoids Epinephrine = Hormone that has metabolic activities, bronchial dilation, and increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart Norepinephrine = Hormone that has the greater influence on peripheral vasoconstriction
Match the following hormones with their effects in the body:
Epinephrine = More potent stimulator of metabolic activities, bronchial dilation and increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart Norepinephrine = Greater influence on peripheral vasoconstriction, leading to rise in blood pressure Glucocorticoids = Help to regulate the blood glucose level Mineratocorticoids = Help to regulate the level of minerals in the blood
Match the following conditions with their corresponding hormonal imbalances:
Hypertension and aggressive behavior = Over secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine Addison's disease = Under secretion of cortical hormones Cushing's disease = Over secretion of cortical hormones Weakness of muscle action and loss of salts = Under secretion of cortical hormones
Match the following adrenal gland parts with their functions:
Adrenal medulla = Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal cortex = Produces glucocorticoids and mineratocorticoids Epinephrine = More potent stimulator of metabolic activities, bronchial dilation and increased blood flow to skeletal muscles and the heart Norepinephrine = Greater influence on peripheral vasoconstriction, leading to rise in blood pressure
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