Thymus/Adrenal Glands Flashcards
1
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thymus location
A
just superior to heart and just deep to the sternum
2
Q
thymosins
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development of mature T cells (immune function)
3
Q
paired adrenal glands…
A
sit on superior borders of the kidneys
4
Q
each gland has…
A
an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla
5
Q
mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) - superficial
A
maintain mineral balance
6
Q
glucocorticoids (cortisol)
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naturally occurring anti-inflammatory’s
7
Q
gonadocorticoids (androgens) - deep
A
promote male secondary sex characteristics (body hair, lower voice)
8
Q
adrenal medulla
A
- glands inner core
- secretes norepinephrine and epinephrine, part of the fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system
