adrenal glands Flashcards
1
Q
describe the adrenal glands
A
- two glands that sit on the top of your kidneys that are made up of two parts
2
Q
what are the two parts?
A
- adrenal cortex
- adrenal medulla
3
Q
what is the adrenal medulla?
A
- inner part
- produces non-essential hormones
4
Q
what are the two hormones that are produced by the adrenal medulla?
A
adrenaline
- epinephrine
- helps prepare the body for reaction to a threatening situation
- fight or flight response
noradrenaline
- norepinephrine
- increase rate + force of the heartbeat
5
Q
what is the adrenal cortex?
A
- outer part
- produces vital hormones
6
Q
what are the two hormones that are produced by the adrenal cortex?
A
aldosterone
- acts on kidneys to reduce amount of sodium + increase potassium in urine
cortisol
- promotes normal metabolism
- helps body to withstand stress
- repair damaged tissues
