ADRENAL MEDULLA Flashcards
1
Q
which endocrine gland is not essential for life?
A
Adrenal Medulla
2
Q
What organ is not stimulated by the anterior pituitary?
A
Adrenal medulla
3
Q
which of the following is a cancer of the adrenal medulla?
A
Pheochromocytoma
4
Q
Cardinal sign is what?
A
persistent or episodic hypertension, often benign & results in irregular secretions of epi/nonrepi
5
Q
cell producting epinephrine & norepinephrine ?
A
chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla
6
Q
which one is the end organ of the sympathetic system?
A
adrenal medulla
7
Q
Function of B1 & B2 receptors?
A
B1: heart
B2: dilution, smooth muscle
Alpha 1 & 2: nonepinephrine
8
Q
What is produced in zona fasciculate,?
A
Cortisol
9
Q
What is produced in zona reticularis?
A
androgens
