4a- Corticosteroids

Question 1

What are 2 compartments of the adrenal gland from which natural steroids originate from?

Answer 1

1. Adrenal Medulla
2. Adrenal Cortex

Question 2

What does the adrenal medulla release?

Answer 2

Epinephrine

Question 3

What does the adrenal cortex release?

Answer 3

1. Sex hormones
2. Glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatories)
3. Mineralocorticoids (Electrolyte + Fluid balance)

Question 4

What are 2 types of corticosteroids and what do they do?

Answer 4

1. Cortisol (Help respond to stress, reduce inflammation, generate energy for survival)
2. Aldosterone (Help regulate fluid + electrolyte levels)