Adrenocorticosteroids (M2)

Question 1

Which section of the adrenal gland forms the corticosteroids?

Answer 1

outer cortex

Question 2

Which section of the adrenal gland forms epinephrine and norepinephrine?

Answer 2

medulla (chromaffin cells)

Question 3

Where are glucocorticoids produced? 1. What are the functions of these? 2. What influences the formation of these? 3. What is the major example? 4

Answer 3

1. zona fasciculata
2. regulate glycogen and lipid metabolism, immune system suppression
3. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (ACTH)
4. cortisol

Question 4

Where are mineralocorticoids produced? 1. What are the functions of these? 2. What influences the formation of these? 3. What is the major example? 4

Answer 4

1. zona glomerulosa
2. regulate BP and electrolyte balance
3. Renin-angiotensine-aldosterone system
4. aldosterone

Question 5

What are converted to sex hormones in the gonads/organs?

Answer 5

androgens

Question 6

When are cortisol levels highest?

Answer 6

in the morning

Question 7

What are side effects specifically associated with mineralcorticoids?

Answer 7

1. sodium and fluid retention
2. loss of potassium
3. inc in BP
4. edema