Actions of adrenal steroids and treatment

Question 1

what is the embryological origin of the adrenal medulla

Answer 1

neural crest cells

Question 2

what does the zona glomerulosa produce

Answer 2

mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)

Question 3

what does the zona fasciculate produce

Answer 3

glucocorticoids

Question 4

what hormone regulates the adrenal cortex

Answer 4

ACTH

Question 5

what is the function of glucocorticoids e.g. cortisol

Answer 5

metabolism and immunosuppression

also affects water and electrolyte balance