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NUR 339: adrenal Questions and Correct
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medulla
Ans: releases catecholamines - epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine*
what are functions of the medulla?
Ans: - Epinephrine released in "fight or flight"
- Regulate metabolic pathways to promote use of stored fuels
to meet caloric needs
- Induce release of fatty acids, increase metabolic rate, and
elevate blood glucose
cortex
Ans: - assists body response to stress
- Functioning adrenal cortex necessary for body functioning and
life
what 3 hormones does the cortex secrete?
Ans: Glucocorticoid - mainly cortisol*
Mineralocorticoid - mainly aldosterone*
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Sex hormones - mainly androgens
why doe we need a functioning adrenal cortex?
Ans: Without adrenal cortex function body would experience
severe stress leading to circulatory failure and shock
what is the adrenal cortex controlled by?
Ans: ACTH from anterior pituitary (hypothalamis)
what are the 2 hormones of the medulla?
Ans: epinephrine and norepinephrine
Glucocorticoid (corticosteroids): use
Ans: - suppress inflammatory response and allergic
responses**
- glucose metabolism
- metabolism of all body organs
Glucocorticoid (corticosteroids): AEs
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
NUR 339: adrenal Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
medulla
Ans: releases catecholamines - epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine*
what are functions of the medulla?
Ans: - Epinephrine released in "fight or flight"
- Regulate metabolic pathways to promote use of stored fuels
to meet caloric needs
- Induce release of fatty acids, increase metabolic rate, and
elevate blood glucose
cortex
Ans: - assists body response to stress
- Functioning adrenal cortex necessary for body functioning and
life
what 3 hormones does the cortex secrete?
Ans: Glucocorticoid - mainly cortisol*
Mineralocorticoid - mainly aldosterone*
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Sex hormones - mainly androgens
why doe we need a functioning adrenal cortex?
Ans: Without adrenal cortex function body would experience
severe stress leading to circulatory failure and shock
what is the adrenal cortex controlled by?
Ans: ACTH from anterior pituitary (hypothalamis)
what are the 2 hormones of the medulla?
Ans: epinephrine and norepinephrine
Glucocorticoid (corticosteroids): use
Ans: - suppress inflammatory response and allergic
responses**
- glucose metabolism
- metabolism of all body organs
Glucocorticoid (corticosteroids): AEs
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
